Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

5 from 3 votes

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is loaded with vibrant and colorful vegetables, tofu and sauces that taste and smell super amazing.

Served in a pineapple boat, this 20 minute recipe is easy to make and Vegan friendly.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Thai

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 320kcal

Author: Smruti

Ingredients

¼ medium pineapple (diced)
¼ medium pineapple (juiced)
1 cup rice (cooked and cooled)
½ cup firm tofu (diced)
½ medium onion (chopped)
¼ medium green pepper (chopped)
¼ medium yellow pepper (chopped)
¼ medium red pepper (chopped)
½ cup peas
¼ cup corn kernels
½ medium carrot (peeled and diced)
½ cup cabbage (chopped)
3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
¼ cup cashews (optional)
1 tablespoon red chili sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions

In a pan add oil and heat it. Once hot, add garlic and sauté till fragrant.
2 tablespoon sesame oil, 3-4 cloves garlic
Then add onions and peppers. If using cashews, add them in now. Mix well and cook till they are soft.
½ medium onion, ¼ medium green pepper, ¼ medium yellow pepper, ¼ medium red pepper, ¼ cup cashews
Next add the vegetables and tofu.
½ cup firm tofu, ½ cup peas, ¼ cup corn kernels, ½ medium carrot
Mix well and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring intermittently.
Then add diced pineapple and cabbage and mix well.
¼ medium pineapple, ½ cup cabbage
Add in the cooked rice along with the pineapple juice. Also add the salt and sauces.
¼ medium pineapple, 1 cup rice, 1 tablespoon red chili sauce, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt
Mix everything well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Turn down the flame, top with cilantro and serve with your choice of curry.

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Notes

Leftover rice works best for the recipe. Moreover, rice that is straight out of the refrigerator works the best.
Heat oil on a pan before adding the ingredients. The perfect fried rice needs a really hot wok or pan with hot oil.
As the recipe calls for adding all the ingredients quickly in successions; prepare everything before starting the cooking. Thus, nothing will burn while preparing for the next step.
The rice can be made with tofu or any other protein you like. It can also be made with just a couple of vegetables and pineapple.
Fresh pineapple makes the best rice. Moreover, it gives us an amazing boat to serve the rice too. However, canned pineapple works too.
To make the recipe gluten-free; use certified gluten-free soy sauce. Or use tamari that is generally gluten-free.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates using an automated calculator. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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