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Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp neutral oil
  • 8 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 carrot
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 2 green onions
  • ¼ cup roasted cashews
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok over high, sear shrimp 2 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
  2. Lower to medium heat, add 1 tbsp oil, pour in eggs, scramble until soft, and move to the plate.
  3. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil, raise heat to high, stir fry onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add cold rice, spread and crisp for 3 minutes, then stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, and white pepper.
  5. Return shrimp, eggs, and add pineapple; toss 30 seconds. Serve with green onions, cashews, and cilantro.

Notes

If the dish needs a little more brightness, squeeze a fresh lime over each bowl right before eating.