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thai pineapple fried rice served in a fresh pineapple
Pineapple Fried Rice
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Pineapple Fried Rice is a delicious blend of jasmine rice, sweet pineapple, and veggies, all cooked in 30 minutes or less in one pan.

Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: Pineapple Fried Rice
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 406 kcal
Author: Catalina Castravet
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup peas frozen
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn drained
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice day old*
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
  • 1/3 cup green onions diced
  • 1/3 cup unsalted peanuts roasted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Sauce :
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mirin
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
  1. Mix the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

  2. Place a large non-stick skillet over high heat and add the oil.

  3. Once hot, add the garlic and pepper flakes, stir and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.

  4. Add the red bell pepper and pineapple, stir and cook for 1 minute.

  5. Next, add the peas, and corn, and cook for 30 seconds.

  6. Add the rice and all the Sauce. Stirring and cook for 2-3 minutes.

  7. Finally add the lime zest, and juice and stir for about 1 minute.

  8. Mix in the green onions and remove from heat.

  9. Top the fried rice with peanuts and cilantro and serve.

Recipe Notes

* 1 cup dry rice makes 3 cups of cooked rice

Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Fried Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 1615mg70%
Potassium 478mg14%
Carbohydrates 64g21%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 2886IU58%
Vitamin C 57mg69%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.