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Published: Aug 6, 2021 | Modified: Sep 1, 2021 by Hina Gujral

Vegetarian Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

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Pineapple Fried Rice is a sweet and spicy Asian style one-pot stir fry rice packed with the flavor of pineapple. With cooked rice and diced pineapple sitting in the fridge, the fried rice is on the table in 20 minutes. I am sharing with you a vegetarian and vegan version of pineapple fried rice. Be sure to watch the video!

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When it comes to planning a dinner menu, for summer nights I stick to easy, fulfilling, and most important, comforting dishes. Pineapple Fried Rice checks all the criteria of a perfect summer dinner that is ready in 20 minutes.

During the spring and summer seasons, we all look forward to such light and refreshing meals. I am sure this Thai-style pineapple fried rice recipe will be a perfect addition to your summer menu. It is sweet, spicy, refreshing, and so easy to cook.

Reasons To LOVE Pineapple Fried Rice

– vegan and gluten-free

– 20 minutes cook time

– easy to pack and reheat

– meal-prep friendly

– highly customizable

– kid approved

Do I need to convince you more for bookmarking this fried rice recipe?

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Ingredients Required

Rice: You can use any variety of medium to short-grain rice. Usually, I prefer aromatic Jasmine rice. The aroma and sweetness of jasmine rice blend perfectly with the fruitiness of pineapple.

Pineapple: A ripe, and juicy pineapple is always a good choice for making the fried rice and pineapple chicken curry. You can use the tinned or the canned pineapple slices as well. Make sure to taste canned pineapple beforehand and adjust the seasoning accordingly.

Vegetables: From green peas, colorful pepper, green beans to carrot or capsicum, feel free to pick vegetables of choice.

Herbs & Spices: Garlic, Spring Onion, Red Chilli, Black Pepper

Sauce: Light Soy Sauce, Sweet Chilli Sauce

Other Ingredients: Salt, Sesame oil, Cashew

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Recipe Variation

As I said in the beginning that pineapple fried rice is a highly customizable recipe.

To make it more delicious, you can add shrimps, shredded chicken (like I did in my chicken fried rice), bacon, or even pork.

Or you can make fried rice more nourishing by adding greens such as kale, baby spinach, bok choy, or Asian stir fry greens.

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Stir Fry on High Heat

Stir-Frying fried rice on high heat in a cast iron wok will give you that smokey hawker centers like aroma and taste. Your vegetables retain their nutrients, and the rice becomes a little crispy! 

Less cooking + optimal flavor = healthy win!

Do not cook the ingredients or rice for too long on low heat. It’s quick & easy! Prep = 15 minutes, cooking = 20 minutes.

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Serving Suggestion

Serve fried rice in a pineapple boat instead of a bowl to make a culinary impression.

Here are the steps to make the pineapple boat:

  1. Cut the whole pineapple lengthwise from the centre into two equal halves.
  2. Using a sharp knife cut the flesh into cubes. Be careful not to cut through the skin.
  3. Use a spoon to scoop out the pineapple cubes.
  4. Remove any remaining flesh. Clean the pineapple bowl.
  5. And the pineapple boat is ready!

Pineapple Fried Rice is a delicious one-pot meal. To make it more fulfilling I serve it with a half-fried egg. That is the best combination! If you haven’t tried it yet, now is the time. 

Or you can make a takeaway style Thai dinner at home by serving fried rice with – Thai Red Chicken Curry or vegetables in hot garlic sauce.

Watch Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe Video

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Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

Pineapple Fried Rice is a sweet and spicy Asian-style fried rice packed with the flavor of pineapple. Learn how to make vegetarian and vegan fried rice in a few simple steps.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Hina Gujral
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Ingredients

  • 2 Cup cooked white rice
  • 1 Cup pineapple, diced
  • ⅛ Cup sesame oil or cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon celery stalk, finely chopped
  • ½ Cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon cashew
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • ⅓ Cup bell pepper, chopped
  • ⅓ Cup green peas
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon red chilli sauce (see recipe)
  • 2 tablespoon green onion, chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a wok. Add the chopped garlic, ginger, celery, and onion. Stir fry over high heat for 1 minute.
  • Next, add the cashew and red chili. Quickly stir fry for 20 – 30 seconds. No need to brown the garlic or onion.
  • Add the vegetables, pineapple cubes, salt, pepper, brown sugar. Stir fry over high heat. Caramelize the pineapple over high heat for 1 – 2 minutes. Next, add light soy sauce, red chili sauce. Mix and fry for 40 – 50 seconds.
  • Next, add the cooked rice. Stir to combine nicely. Fry over high heat for 1 – 2 minutes for the rice to absorb flavor and become crunchy.
  • Garnish pineapple fried rice with spring onion greens.
  • Serve Pineapple Fried Rice warm.

Recipe Notes:

  • Make sure that the pineapple is not bitter or too sour in taste. The pineapple with a balanced sweet and sourness is perfect for this recipe. 
  • You can use the tinned or the canned pineapple as well.
  • Any medium or short grain rice is good enough. I perfer leftover cooked rice for making fried rice. 
  • If you are using freshly cooked rice, let it cool down completely. Spread warm cooked rice on a baking sheet or tray to cool down.
  • Substitute red chilli sauce with any other chilli garlic red chilli paste.
  • You can add shrimps, shredded chicken, bacon, or even pork to your fried rice. Or you can make fried rice more nourishing by adding greens such as kale, baby spinach, bok choy, or Asian stir fry greens.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 211mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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