Pineapple Fried Rice

Name: Pineapple Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked white rice (cooled); 2 cups fresh pineapple (cut into chunks); 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined); 0.5 cup roasted cashews; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup diced carrots, diced; 4 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp curry powder; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 green onions, chopped

Golden fried rice loaded with pineapple chunks, shrimp, cashews, and a touch of curry spice. Served in a hollowed pineapple half for an impressive presentation.

27 minMediumServes 4480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups cooked white rice (cooled)
2 cups fresh pineapple (cut into chunks)
1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
0.5 cup roasted cashews
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup diced carrots, diced
4 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp curry powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
2

Add 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined) and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and fully cooked through (internal temperature 145°F). Remove and set aside.
3

Add 1 cup diced diced carrots and 1 cup frozen peas to the pan. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
4

Add the cooled 4 cups cooked white rice (cooled) and break up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
5

Add 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp curry powder. Mix well to coat the rice.
6

Return shrimp to the pan. Add 2 cups fresh pineapple (cut into chunks) and 0.5 cup roasted cashews. Toss everything together for 2 minutes.
7

Remove from heat and garnish with 4 chopped green onions.
8

Serve immediately in bowls or inside hollowed pineapple halves if desired.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Pineapple Fried Rice reach?

For Pineapple Fried Rice, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Pineapple Fried Rice?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Pineapple Fried Rice uses 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined).

Can I make Pineapple Fried Rice gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Pineapple Fried Rice is 3 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Pineapple Fried Rice contain tree nuts?

Yes: 0.5 cup roasted cashews. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, tree nuts, soy and shellfish. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Pineapple Fried Rice keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Pineapple Fried Rice within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. The grain firms up as it chills; add a spoonful of water before reheating.

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