Published Mar 06, 2020 Updated Nov 06, 2024
Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe
Chinese invented fried rice but it’s the genius of the Thais that make it sinfully delicious. They adapted the recipe to Thai pineapple fried rice. With the addition of pineapple, chicken or shrimp, shrimp paste, fish sauce, pineapple fried rice is the best and so delicious!
Recipe Ingredients
To make this easy recipe, you will need the following main ingredients:
Steamed rice Pineapple Shrimp Cashew nuts Fish Sauce
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Pineapple Fried Rice
You can make authentic pineapple rice in one pot, on a skillet, wok, pan, on stove top – so very little clean up! First, prep the ingredients for about 10-15 minutes, then fire up a wok or skillet and cook the rice with the ingredients. The recipe takes only 20 minutes max, from start to dinner table.
Cooking Tips
For the best results, please follow the cooking tips below:
Use leftover or overnight steamed rice for this recipe. This will ensure that the rice is grainy and not mushy. Use fresh pineapple for the most delicious flavors. Serve the dish with fresh lime wedges. Squeeze the fresh lime on the rice before serving.
What To Serve With Pineapple Fried Rice
This meal is best served with Thai dishes (such as Choo Chee Salmon). For a wholesome Thai meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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