Pineapple Fried Rice Thai Style (Print Version)

Vibrant Thai-style fried rice with sweet pineapple, tender vegetables, and savory aromatics served in a hollowed pineapple boat.

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# Recipe Steps:

01 - Slice pineapple in half lengthwise, keeping leaves attached. Carefully carve out flesh, leaving 1/2-inch shell. Dice 1/2 cup pineapple flesh for rice; reserve remaining flesh for another use. Set pineapple shells aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
03 - Add carrot and bell pepper; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
04 - Push vegetables to one side. Pour beaten eggs into empty space and scramble until just set.
05 - Add cooked rice, breaking up clumps. Stir in peas, diced pineapple, cashews, and raisins if using. Mix well.
06 - Season with soy sauce, fish sauce, curry powder, white pepper, sugar, and salt. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through and well combined.
07 - Add scallions and toss briefly.
08 - Spoon fried rice into hollowed pineapple halves. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

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  • The contrast between sweet pineapple and savory seasonings creates an addictive flavor profile that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
  • Serving it inside a hollowed pineapple shell turns a simple weeknight dinner into something that feels special and restaurant worthy.
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  • Using freshly cooked rice will result in sticky, clumpy fried rice that never achieves that perfect separated texture. Plan ahead and cook your rice the day before.
  • Hot wok, cold oil, and constant movement are the secrets to restaurant quality fried rice that does not stick or steam.
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  • If you do not have day old rice, spread freshly cooked rice on a baking sheet and freeze it for 15 minutes to dry it out slightly.
  • Cut your vegetables into similar sized pieces so everything cooks evenly and no one gets a giant chunk of raw carrot.
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