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.

Questions

Can I make Pineapple Fried Rice gluten-free?

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

How long does Pineapple Fried Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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.

Can I halve or double Pineapple Fried Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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