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Irresistible Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe Easy Sweet and Savory Delight

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A vibrant, flavor-packed pineapple fried rice that balances sweet pineapple with savory soy sauce and crunchy cashews. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests with a tropical twist.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, diced
  • ½ cup unsalted cashews, toasted
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 medium carrot, finely diced
  • ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
  • ¼ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
  • Small handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients (about 10 minutes): Dice pineapple, chop carrot, slice green onions, mince garlic, beat eggs, and thaw peas.
  2. Toast the cashews (5 minutes): Heat a dry skillet over medium heat, add cashews, stir frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove and cool.
  3. Cook the eggs (3-4 minutes): Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in wok/skillet over medium-high heat, pour in beaten eggs, swirl to create thin ribbons, cook until set, then remove and set aside.
  4. Stir-fry aromatics and veggies (5-6 minutes): Add remaining 1 tbsp oil, sauté garlic and carrot for 2-3 minutes until carrot softens and garlic is golden, add peas and green onions, cook 1-2 minutes more.
  5. Add rice and pineapple (5 minutes): Crumble in cold cooked rice, stir-fry until heated through and slightly crispy at edges, then add pineapple chunks and toasted cashews.
  6. Season the dish (2 minutes): Pour in soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using), sprinkle red chili flakes, stir well to coat evenly. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Combine eggs and finish (2 minutes): Return cooked eggs to pan, stir gently to combine, remove from heat, squeeze lime juice over top, and sprinkle chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Use day-old jasmine rice for best texture to avoid mushiness. Toast cashews separately for enhanced flavor. Adjust soy sauce and lime juice to taste. For vegan version, omit eggs and oyster sauce and substitute with mushroom soy sauce or coconut aminos. Fresh pineapple preferred over canned. If rice sticks, add more oil or ensure pan is hot before adding rice.

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Keywords: pineapple fried rice, sweet and savory, quick dinner, easy recipe, tropical dish, cashews, jasmine rice, stir-fry

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