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!"Feel free to share questions or comments below. We love to see renditions – try this recipe and tag @CleanCulinaryCanvas on social media!
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.
- 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.