Name: Thai-Inspired Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe (Quick & Flavorful)
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old, cold); 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced; ½ cup red bell pepper, diced; ½ cup frozen peas & carrots; 2 green onions, sliced (whites and greens separated); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or vegetable + a little sesame); 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari); 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional); 1 tsp curry powder; ¼ cup roasted cashews or peanuts (optional); Lime wedges & cilantro (for serving)

Description

Thai-Inspired Pineapple Fried Rice (20-Minute Recipe)

Ingredients

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2 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old, cold)
1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
½ cup frozen peas & carrots
2 green onions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 tbsp oil (vegetable or vegetable + a little sesame)
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
1 tsp curry powder
¼ cup roasted cashews or peanuts (optional)
Lime wedges & cilantro (for serving)

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and bell pepper; stir-fry 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Scramble eggs: Push veggies to one side, pour in eggs, scramble until just set, then mix.
Add rice: Break up clumps. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and curry powder. Fry 1–2 minutes.
Finish: Add pineapple, peas & carrots, and green onion whites. Stir-fry 2–3 minutes until heated through and lightly caramelized.
Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with green onion tops, nuts, cilantro, and squeeze of lime.

Notes

Day-old rice = fluffy, not mushy.
High heat + quick stirring = best texture.
Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu if you want protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 370Cal per serving
Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Protein: 10 g