YIELDS: 3 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 17 MINS
Ingredients
- basmati rice (it’s best with cooked rice from the day before)
- one onion
- garlic
- carrots
- bell pepper
- frozen peas
- fresh pineapple chunks
- cashews
- soy sauce
- curry powder
- green onions
- salt and black pepper
- red pepper flakes
- fresh cilantro
Directions
1: I like the Thai pineapple fried rice best with left-over rice from the day before. To cook the rice according to the instructions on the package and store it in an air-tight container in the fridge until you use it.
2: Cook the frozen peas for about 2-3 minutes on the stovetop or in the microwave.
3: Cut the red bell pepper and the carrots into thin strips. Finely chop the onion and the garlic.
4: In a large pan, heat the oil and sauté the onion for about 3 minutes.
5: Then add the garlic, the carrots, and the bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes.
6: Then stir in the cooked rice and season with the curry powder and the soy sauce.
7: Next, add the pineapple, the peas, the green onion, and the cashews. Season with salt, black pepper, and if using red pepper flakes. Stir until well combined.
8: Serve with fresh cilantro and more green onions on top. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- This Thai fried pineapple rice is best when you use left-over rice from the day before. Unlike freshly cooked rice, chilled leftover rice doesn’t clump together or become mushy when being fried.
- Make sure the pineapple you use for this recipe is ripe. Check out this article that tells you more about how to find out if a pineapple is ripe.
- For a gluten-free version use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- If you want you can also add some protein to this pineapple fried rice. I saw that they sometimes add chicken or shrimps in Thailand. My vegan suggestions are fried tofu or tempeh.
- Prep all ingredients before you start the actual cooking process. The fried rice comes together super quickly, so you won’t have much time for chopping once you’ve started cooking.
- If you’re looking for a healthier version, you can also substitute the white basmati rice with brown rice. This would also be a good choice for people suffering from diabetes as brown rice has a way better glycemic index.
- This recipe works best in a wok or in a cast-iron skillet.
Source: veganheaven.org
