Pineapple Fried Rice

"In a world full of apples, be a pineapple."  Pineapple fried rice is a quick stir fry dish made with Thai-inspired ingredients and loaded with a fine balance of sweet & savory flavors. This recipe surely takes the "crown!"
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Servings 6 people
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Diet Gluten-Free, Jain, No Refined Sugars & Grains, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked white or brown jasmine rice
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced (~1 large pepper)
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, diced (~1 large pepper)
  • 1 cup baby corn, sliced into thick disks
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced (~½ pineapple)
  • ½ cup white onion, diced (~½ onion, optional)
  • ½ cup roasted cashews
  • 1-2 shishito peppers (per desired spice level)
  • 5 Tbsp tamari sauce
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp fresh pineapple juice
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp coriander– cumin powder (dhana jeeru)
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp ginger powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 6 basil leaves, chopped
  • Cilantro and scallions to garnish (optional)
  • Sambal Oelek Chili Sauce, Sambal Oelek Chili – Garlic Sauce, or Sriracha sauce to serve (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Make a curry powder by combining turmeric, coriander–cumin powder (dhana jeeru), red chili powder, ginger powder, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.  Note: This may be substituted with 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. of British curry powder.
  • Combine tamari, curry powder, and pineapple juice.  Set aside.
  • Heat toasted sesame oil in a wok on medium heat.
  • Add onions and shishito peppers.  Sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.  (Onions are optional and may be omitted.)
  • Add red bell peppers, green bell peppers, and baby corn.  Cook for 5-7 minutes or until slightly tender.
  • Add rice, tamari mixture, and basil.  Gently mix until combined.  Fold in pineapple and cashews.
  • Garnish with cilantro & scallions and serve with a hot sauce (optional).
  • As one fun presentation option, this dish may be served in a real pineapple with a mini cocktail umbrella as shown in the photo. Using a sharp serrated knife and rocking motion, cut a pineapple in half (lengthwise).  Scoop out and replace with pineapple fried rice.
Keyword gluten-free, jain, No Refined Sugars & Grains, vegan, vegetarian