Name: Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked cold jasmine rice; 1/2-3/4 cup halved cashews; 2-3 tbsp peanut oil; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 medium carrot, diced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple; 3 green onion stalks, sliced; 4 tbsp fish sauce; 3 tbsp oyster sauce (use gluten free if needed); 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce; 1/8-1/4 tsp white pepper; salt (to taste); 1 lb chicken or shrimp (your choice); 1 lime – juice only; 2 tbsp oyster sauce (use gluten free if needed); 2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil; 2 garlic cloves (pressed); pinch white pepper; salt (to taste)

Description

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is a vibrant dish that captures the essence of tropical flavors in every bite. This easy recipe combines fluffy jasmine rice with sweet pineapple, crunchy cashews, and colorful vegetables to create a delightful meal perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying it as a main course or as a side dish, this pineapple fried rice is customizable to suit your taste preferences. Packed with nutritious ingredients and ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for quick weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Each mouthful offers an exciting blend of sweet and savory notes that will leave everyone at the table asking for more.

Ingredients

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4 cups cooked cold jasmine rice
1/2–3/4 cup halved cashews
2–3 tbsp peanut oil
1/2 yellow onion, diced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 medium carrot, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
3 green onion stalks, sliced
4 tbsp fish sauce
3 tbsp oyster sauce (use gluten free if needed)
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp Thai sweet chili sauce
1/8–1/4 tsp white pepper
salt (to taste)
1 lb chicken or shrimp (your choice)
1 lime – juice only
2 tbsp oyster sauce (use gluten free if needed)
2 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil
2 garlic cloves (pressed)
pinch white pepper
salt (to taste)

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Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by chopping the vegetables and mincing the garlic and ginger. If using chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces.
In a wok or large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of peanut oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and pressed garlic; stir-fry until fully cooked (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from the pan.
In the same wok, add more peanut oil if needed. Sauté onion, bell pepper, carrot, garlic, and ginger for about 3–4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
Add cold jasmine rice, cashews, and pineapple to the wok; mix well.
Pour in fish sauce, oyster sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, Thai sweet chili sauce, white pepper, and salt. Stir continuously for another 5–7 minutes until heated through.
Return cooked chicken to the wok and toss everything together. Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot garnished with green onions.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
Calories: 380
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 50mg