Pineapple Fried Rice – Immaculate Bites

Why you’ll love pineapple fried rice

The addition of pineapple adds a touch of sunshine to the tropical vibes. Its sweet and tangy flavor pairs perfectly with the flavorful soy sauce and aromatic ginger. It also pairs perfectly with shrimp, reminiscent of teriyaki, making it a match made in heaven.

Recipe Ingredients

1. shrimp – Fresh, juicy shrimp is the star protein. To make this recipe quick and easy, look for raw, peeled and deveined shrimp.
2. pineapple – Sweet, juicy pineapple adds flavor and color. This simple How to Choose a Pineapple Your guide to finding the ripe and fresh!
3. seasoning – Soy sauce imparts a rich, umami flavor, while chopped ginger and curry powder add mouthwatering flavor and aroma.
4. vegetables – Onions, garlic, leeks, peas and carrots are my favorite veggies to choose for color and nutrients, but feel free to add broccoli, cauliflower and celery too.
5. egg – Scrambled eggs add texture and protein to rice.
6. Rice – Long grain rice that has been left out for a day works best as it is drier and will absorb the flavors of the sauce. I use white or brown basmati rice, whatever I have on hand.

How to make pineapple fried rice

• oil – Heat a large wok or frying pan with 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.
• shrimp – Add shrimp and fry for 3-4 minutes or until lightly pink. Remove and set aside. (photo1)
• vegetables – Add 1 tablespoon of oil, the pineapple, ginger, onion, green onions, garlic and curry powder. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes and then push the vegetables aside. (Photos 2 to 4)
• egg – Add a little more oil and add the lightly beaten eggs. Cook without stirring for 5-10 seconds or until the eggs are slightly cooked and have sunk to the bottom. (Photo 5)
• Rice – Add the rice and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. (Photos 6-7)
• combine – Add cooked shrimp, peas, carrots, soy sauce, and hot sauce back to the skillet. Continue stirring until ingredients are heated through. (Photo 8)
• season – Season with salt, pepper and soy sauce.
• serve – Remove from heat and garnish with sliced ​​spring onions and coriander. Serve hot with lime slices.

Recipe Substitutions

1. protein – You can use chicken instead of shrimp or both. Chicken takes longer to cook than shrimp, so cook the chicken first. Or, use cubed tofu instead of shrimp to make this a vegetarian dish.
2. pineapple – Fresh pineapple is best for this recipe, but canned pineapple is just as delicious.
3. Rice – Replace basmati rice with regular white rice, brown rice, jasmine rice or coconut rice.
4. vegetables – Add green or red bell peppers, edamame, broccoli, or watercress to add nutritional value and texture.
5. Tight Twist – To make Thai pineapple fried rice, add lemongrass and a little fish sauce. Thinly slice the white part and mix it with the garlic.

Tips and Tricks

1. Leftover rice is dry and perfect for making fried rice. Hot, fresh rice tends to get mushy when added to a wok with other ingredients.
2. If you don’t have any leftovers, spread the hot rice on a baking sheet and refrigerate for about an hour.
3. If you don’t have a wok, you can achieve the same results using a heavy-bottomed frying pan.
4. Stir-fries taste best when cooked over high heat, so make sure the pan is hot before adding your ingredients. This dish cooks quickly, so keep an eye on the pan.

Preliminary steps

This dish tastes great with leftover rice, so it’s perfect for making ahead. Cook the rice the day before and keep it in the fridge until ready to cook. The fried rice, on the other hand, can be cooked the day before and kept in the fridge overnight. It’s also delicious reheated the next day.

How to serve and store

Pineapple fried rice is delicious served hot from the skillet, garnished with a sprinkling of fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime juice.

Any leftovers are easy to store: transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. To keep them moist, sprinkle with a little water before reheating.

Pineapple fried rice perfect combination

Pineapple fried rice is a flavorful and satisfying meal on its own, but it’s also great with a few side dishes: Pulled Pork Spring Rolls, Spicy kidney beansor Glazed carrots with pineapple and ginger.

Out-of-this-world delicious rice recipes worth trying

1. Rice pilaf
2. Coconut fried rice
3. Charleston Red Rice
4. Butter Rice Sticks

This blog post was originally published in November 2017 and has been updated with additional tips and beautiful photos.