Description
Classic Thai Pineapple Fried Rice featuring fragrant jasmine rice stir-fried with pineapple, bell peppers, peas, and a savory blend of sauces, delivering a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors. This vibrant and colorful dish is easy to make on the stovetop and ideal for using day-old rice.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 red capsicum (bell pepper), diced (~3/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups day-old jasmine rice, cooked
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple pieces, fresh or canned drained (~220g)
Sauces and Seasonings
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce (light or all-purpose, not dark soy)
- 1 tbsp Thai Seasoning (Gold Mountain)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large non-stick skillet over high heat to prepare for stir-frying your ingredients.
- Sauté garlic and onion: Add the minced garlic and finely chopped onion to the hot oil, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and softened.
- Add capsicum: Stir in the diced red capsicum and cook for an additional 1 minute to slightly soften it while retaining crunch.
- Cook peas: Add the frozen peas and stir-fry for 30 seconds to incorporate and warm through.
- Fry the rice with sauces: Add the day-old jasmine rice along with oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and Thai seasoning. Stir constantly while cooking for about 2 minutes or until the rice changes texture, going from wet with sauce to slightly caramelized and well-coated with flavors.
- Add pineapple: Stir in the pineapple pieces and cook for another 30 seconds just to warm them through without breaking them apart.
- Finish with green onions and serve: Toss through the sliced green onions to add freshness and remove from heat. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Using day-old jasmine rice is key to achieve the best texture and prevent sogginess.
- You can substitute fresh pineapple with canned pineapple pieces that are well-drained.
- Adjust the amount of fish sauce and soy sauce according to your preferred saltiness level.
- This dish is best cooked quickly over high heat to get a nice caramelization and avoid steaming the rice.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the fish sauce and oyster sauce and substitute with mushroom soy sauce or a vegetarian seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Keywords: Pineapple fried rice, Thai fried rice, jasmine rice recipe, easy Thai dinner, stir-fry rice with pineapple
