Pineapple Fried Rice
A vibrant and delicious Thai dish made with sweet pineapple, fresh vegetables, and savory sauces, perfect for a quick meal or special occasions.
Ingredients
For the Fried Rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup red capsicum/bell pepper, diced (approximately 1/2 bell pepper)
- 1/2 cup peas, frozen
- 3 cups jasmine rice, cooked (day-old) (Note: best texture)
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple pieces, fresh or canned, drained (approximately 220g)
- 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
For the Sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce, light or all-purpose (not dark soy)
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Thai seasoning (Gold Mountain)
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet over high heat.
- Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute.
- Add capsicum, cook for 1 minute.
- Add peas, stir for 30 seconds.
- Add rice and sauce ingredients of choice. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until rice grains go from being wet with sauce to sort of caramelized.
- Add pineapple and stir for just 30 seconds to warm through.
- Stir through green onions then serve!
Notes
Leftover Pineapple Fried Rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave. Use day-old rice for the best texture and feel free to mix in other vegetables or proteins for added flavor.