Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews and Curry Powder

Name: Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews and Curry Powder
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 2 cups jasmine rice; 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks; 1/2 cup roasted cashews; 1/4 cup green peas; 1/2 red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 3 green onions; 2 cloves garlic; 2 eggs; Salt and black pepper

A Sweet and Savory Delight

A fragrant Thai dish featuring stir-fried jasmine rice with juicy pineapple, crunchy cashews, and aromatic curry powder for an exotic flavor profile.

45 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Fried Rice

2 cups jasmine rice

cooked and cooled

1 cup fresh pineapple chunks

bite-sized

1/2 cup roasted cashews

unsalted

1/4 cup green peas

fresh or frozen

1/2 red bell pepper

diced

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon curry powder

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon fish sauce

3 green onions

chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

2 eggs

lightly beaten

Salt and black pepper

to taste

Preparation

Preparing the Ingredients

Cook and cool rice

Cook the jasmine rice if not already done and let it cool.

Prep vegetables

Dice the red bell pepper and chop the green onions.

Mince garlic

Mince the garlic cloves.

Combining the Flavors

Mix sauces and curry

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, and curry powder.

Ensure all ingredients are prepped before cooking to maintain a quick cooking pace.

Beat eggs

Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and set aside.

Toast the cashews lightly in a pan for added depth of flavor.

Cooking Process

Stir-Fry Vegetables

Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic, bell pepper, and peas, and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.

Scramble Eggs

Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until cooked, then set aside.

Combine Everything

Add pineapple, rice, and sauce mix to the pan, fold in the scrambled eggs, and stir until well combined.

Timing: Stir-Frying Vegetables: 4 min; Combining Everything: 5 min. Heat Guide: Initial sauté on medium-high; final integration on medium.

Plating & Serving