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Pineapple Fried Rice

A vibrant and flavorful dish combining rice, pineapple, vegetables, and spices, perfect for a quick meal or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, side
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Rice and Vegetables
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice preferably day-old
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 cup peas frozen or fresh
  • 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
Protein (optional)
  • 1 cup shrimp peeled and deveined

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and measuring sauces.
Cooking
  1. Heat the wok over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. If using shrimp, add it now and cook until pink.
  4. Add carrots and peas, stir-frying for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked rice and pineapple chunks, mixing well.
  6. Pour in the sauces and stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes until heated through.
  7. Garnish with green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit shrimp and consider adding tofu for protein.

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