Pineapple Fried Rice

Name: Pineapple Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 4–6 as part of a multi-course meal
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons high-heat cooking oil, divided; 1 fresh hot red or green chili, preferably Thai (deseeded if you prefer less heat), finely sliced; 1 small shallot, finely sliced; 2 large eggs; 1 whole pineapple; Pinch of ground white pepper; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 cup (150 g) cubed cooked chicken breast; 1 cup (150 g) cubed cooked shrimp; ½ cup (73 g) fresh or thawed frozen peas; 1 fresh hot red or green chili, preferably Thai (deseeded if you prefer less heat), finely sliced; 3 cups (450 g) cooked and chilled Thai jasmine rice; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla); 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla); 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) plus more for garnish; 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) plus more for garnish; 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

Preparation info

Serves
4–6
as part of a multi-course meal

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

Everyday Thai Cooking

By Katie Chin

Published 2013

About

Pineapple fried rice is my absolute favorite and my husband and I loved eating it throughout Thailand where pineapples are abundant thanks to its lush tropical climate. It’s no surprise then that Pineapple Fried Rice is one of this most popular of all Thai dishes. This vibrant, colorful dish is fun to include on a dinner party menu because you serve it in a hollowed out pineapple shell! It’s also a great recipe for leftovers as you can use any cooked meat. For best results, the rice should

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Asia
Thailand
Dinner
South East Asia

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