Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
An authentic Thai Pineapple Fried Rice that's served in pineapples! Ready to make in 30 minutes, this Shrimp Fried Rice that's easier to make than you think. A South East Asian favorite dinner recipe.
Servings 4 people
Equipment
- Wok or large frying pan
Ingredients
Fried Rice Stir Fry
- 4 cups of cooked white rice
- 500 grams raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red chili finely sliced
- ½ small onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced capsicum
- 1 fresh pineapple whole, cored and chopped
- ½ cup cashew nuts
- 2 tablespoons oil
Spices
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Fried Rice Sauces
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Garnish
- cilantro
- pork floss for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in wok until hot. Fry the garlic, chili peppers and shrimp until it is cooked and opaque. Remove from wok and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil to wok. Flash fry onion, bell pepper, turmeric, curry powder and fry for about 2 minutes.
- Mix in cooked rice and pineapple chunks and stir together. Season with Fish Sauce and Soy Sauce. Taste and add more if needed.
- Toss in cashews, cooked shrimp and cilantro. Serve in a hollowed pineapple boat. Garnish with cilantro and pork floss.