How to Make Pineapple Fried Rice
Introduction:
The next time you’re looking to spice up your fried rice, try adding some pineapple! This tasty fruit lends its sweetness to the dish without much effort, and is a delicious way to change up your regular fried rice routine. Follow this quick recipe for how to make pineapple fried rice, and you’ll be sure to impress the whole family!
Step 1 - Clean your ingredients
Make sure your rice is rinsed and clean. The same goes for your pineapple. Look out for any unappetizing parts, and make sure they're cut away. You don't want any of that when you serve it. Step 2 - Chop up your ingredients: If there are any large chunks of pineapple, chop them up a bit more so that they're in small pieces.
Step 2 - Cut your ingredients
For a little over 2 servings, you'll need about 1 cup of cooked rice (white, brown or wild is all fine), half a fresh pineapple cut into small chunks, 2 egg yolks and 1 egg white. Cook your rice however you like it - I use a rice cooker - but make sure it's done thoroughly. You don't want any hard bits in there that might ruin your entire meal. While it's cooking, cut up your pineapple into bite-sized pieces. If you have time and space in your fridge or freezer, toss them in there for a few hours so they're easier to cut later on. Otherwise, just go at it with whatever sharp knife you have on hand!
Step 3 - Start frying your pineapple and onion
Heat up your frying pan. When it’s hot, drop in your oil and add a bit of salt. Then throw in your pineapple chunks and stir-fry them for about three minutes, until they start to get soft. Then throw in your onion chunks (if you like them a little more crunchy, fry those separately), and stir-fry for about 10 minutes. If you don’t have enough room on your stove, finish cooking them off on a separate burner when you can.
Step 4 - Prepare your other ingredients
You'll need about a half-cup of frozen peas, two or three large eggs, and some cherry tomatoes for garnish. The rice should be prepared according to its package instructions.
Step 5 - Add vegetables to the pan
While your rice is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or frying pan. Add half a clove of crushed garlic and 4 sliced spring onions, then add 1⁄2 cup cubed pineapple (fresh or canned), 1 cup bean sprouts, 1 cup chopped cooked chicken and 1⁄4 cup chopped roasted peanuts. Stir-fry until fragrant and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Toss with cooked rice and serve.
Step 6 - Stir everything together
Once you’ve added all of your ingredients, give it a good stir. The pan should be hot enough that when you swirl everything around, little wisps of steam rise up and wrap around your spoon like smoke. Swirl once more and turn off the heat. If it’s still really soupy or dry and burning at any point, add a bit more chicken stock or water (or coconut milk) and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve immediately as is or with steamed rice for a filling meal!
Step 7 - Serve it with some garnishes!
Garnish your pineapple fried rice with some chopped peanuts, green onions, and cilantro. If you prefer, add a touch of sriracha or chili garlic sauce. Enjoy!
Some other tips:
What You'll Need to Make the Pineapple Fried Rice
In this recipe, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make Pineapple Fried Rice. We’ll start with the ingredients, which you’ll need: 1⁄2 cup of rice, 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 clove of garlic, 1⁄4 cup of peas, 1/8 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, 2 slices of bacon, 1 cup of pineapple chunks, 3 scallions and salt and pepper to taste.
A skillet or wok
The best tool for any stir-fry is a big, wide skillet or wok. It's crucial that you have enough room in your pan so that all of your ingredients can cook evenly and without crowding each other out.
Frozen mixed vegetables
What you’ll need for pineapple fried rice is 2 cups of frozen mixed vegetables. Start by rinsing off your veggies and placing them in a large frying pan with some cooking spray over medium heat. Stirring occasionally until they’re fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside in a bowl while you prepare other ingredients. Now back to our recipe
Ground pork
This is a good ingredient for stir-fry recipes because it’s low in fat and high in protein. It tastes delicious with fresh pineapple, which can be easily chopped into small pieces. Ground pork will add just enough texture and flavor to your meal without overwhelming it with greasiness. To reduce calories, choose lean ground pork. 1 serving: 100 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated), 130 mg sodium, 3 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 12 g protein (per 1⁄2 cup) Here are 15 more tasty ways to eat lean ground beef...
Soy sauce
While many recipes call for tamari, which is a gluten-free soy sauce alternative, a traditional cup of soy sauce will work just fine. Soy sauce adds a bit of salty flavor, but also helps cut through some of the more pungent flavors. Remember that you can always adjust your seasoning with additional soy sauce or another type of liquid later on in cooking—if you use too much now, it might alter future flavors. (It's hard to add salt once something has already been cooked.)
Garlic powder
Garlic is a great way to add flavor without adding fat. It has many health benefits as well, including being beneficial for cholesterol levels and blood pressure. So, if you want a more flavorful meal that’s low in fat but still tastes delicious, garlic powder is your go-to ingredient. Just be sure not to use too much! A little bit goes a long way with garlic powder. And if you have leftover rice from last night's dinner, you're ready to start making pineapple fried rice!
Half an onion
While you can use a white onion, yellow onions have a little bit more flavor. Plus, they’re sweeter, which will balance out some of that savory when you add it to your pineapple fried rice.
Frozen pineapple chunks
250g of pineapple chunks should be enough. If you find you have more, just add some pineapple juice to make up for it. This recipe is designed for 1 person, so if you want to make more, simply double or triple all ingredients in one go. The cooking time will remain constant (about 5 minutes) but increase as your pan becomes filled with rice and veggies.
Jasmine rice
This is a long-grain rice that cooks up light and fluffy. You’ll want to use either Jasmine rice or basmati rice. This type of rice goes great with sweet flavors from ingredients like pineapple. Be sure you pick up a good brand that you trust, as jasmine can have a funky taste if it’s not properly cleaned before cooking.
Fresh cilantro for garnish
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro is a must. Don’t substitute dried or jarred cilantro—the flavor and aroma of fresh is incomparable. If you don’t have fresh on hand, use more parsley instead. Then chop it up pretty fine. The exact measurement doesn’t matter here, but since we will be tasting and adjusting to our preference later, don’t skimp on it.
Unsalted food is like garbage
THANKS FOR READING MY OPOST ConversionConversion EmoticonEmoticon