Pineapple fried rice is a tasty dish that combines rice with chunks of sweet pineapple, giving it a unique sweet and savory flavor. What makes it special are the bits of pineapple that add a sweet taste, making the dish colorful and bright. Pineapple fried rice is not just a meal; it’s a fun and tropical twist on traditional fried rice, popular in Thai cuisine and loved by many for its blend of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 2 finely minced garlic cloves
• ½ onion finely chopped
• ½ cup of red or green bell peppers, diced
• ½ cup of frozen peas
• 3 cups of day-old cooked jasmine rice
• 1 ½ cups of pineapple pieces, fresh or canned and drained
• ½ cup of sliced green onion

Sauce (Recommended version):

• 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
• 1 ½ tablespoons of fish sauce
• ½ teaspoon of sugar

Some also add soy sauce or Gold Mountain Thai seasoning.

Instructions

• Heat oil in a wok or nonstick pan over high heat.
• Add garlic and onion and cook for about a minute.
• Add peppers and cook for another minute.
• Add peas and stir for about 30 seconds.
• Add rice and ingredients to your sauce. Cook while stirring constantly for about two minutes. Your rice will go from wet with sauce to looking caramelized.
• Add pineapple and stir until it is warm throughout.
• Stir in green onions and serve.
• Please note that you can add proteins like chicken or shrimp, just add them in while the onions are cooking. Egg is another great option (use two and whisk after protein and vegetables are cooked and then remove).