Thai•quick
Pineapple Fried Rice
This Pineapple Fried Rice is a quick, flavorful dinner that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Juicy shrimp, crunchy cashews, and sweet pineapple come together in a dish that’s as easy as it is delicious. Give it a try tonight—it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 3 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Thai shrimp paste (optional)
- 4 oz. shrimp (shelled and deveined, tail-on)
- 8 oz. leftover steamed rice
- 4 oz. fresh pineapple (cut into small cubes)
- 1/2 red chili (or green chili, finely sliced, optional)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cashew nuts
- Cilantro (for garnishing)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a wok and add cooking oil. Stir-fry the garlic and shrimp paste (if using) until aromatic. Add the shrimp and stir-fry until half-cooked. Add the rice, pineapple pieces, and chili (if using), and do a few quick stirs.
- 2
Add fish sauce and dark soy sauce, and stir to blend well with the rice. Stir-fry for another minute, then add the cashew nuts and stir to combine. Dish out, garnish with cilantro, and serve immediately.