Description
A delightful and vibrant dish that combines fluffy jasmine rice with the tropical sweetness of pineapple, colorful vegetables, and savory sauces for a unique flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup chicken or tofu, diced
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or vegan alternative)
- 2 scallions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Ideally, use day-old rice for best results.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and onions, stir-frying until fragrant.
- Add the chopped bell peppers and carrots, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- Incorporate the cooked rice, breaking up clumps and mixing well.
- Mix in the pineapple, soy sauce, and fish sauce, stirring to combine.
- Add eggs to the center of the mixture, scramble until cooked, then mix them in.
- Finish with chopped scallions and cilantro, and squeeze lime juice over the dish.
- Serve garnished with more cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
You can customize the protein and vegetables based on your preference. Fresh lime juice is essential for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thai pineapple fried rice, fried rice recipe, tropical rice dish