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Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews and Curry Powder

Name: Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews and Curry Powder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 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

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

4.9(322 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 22, 2025

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews and Curry Powder — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fried Rice

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 478 kcal
Protein: 12.4 g
Carbs: 62.05 g
Fat: 20.55 g
Fiber: 2.9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1913 kcal
Protein: 49.6 g
Carbs: 248.2 g
Fat: 82.2 g
Fiber: 11.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 cups jasmine rice cooked and cooled	400	8	88	0.5	2
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks bite-sized	82	0.9	21.7	0.2	2.3
1/2 cup roasted cashews unsalted	393	12.5	21.5	29.5	2.5
1/4 cup green peas fresh or frozen	35	2.5	6.5	0.1	2.2
1/2 red bell pepper diced	15	0.5	3.5	0.1	0.8
2 tablespoons vegetable oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 tablespoon curry powder	20	1	3	1	1
2 tablespoons soy sauce	20	2	1.5	0.1	0
1 tablespoon fish sauce	13	1.6	1.4	0.1	0
3 green onions chopped	10	0.5	2	0.1	0.5
2 cloves garlic minced	8	0.4	2	0	0.1
2 eggs lightly beaten	143	13	1	9.5	0
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Ingredients

1
Cook and cool rice
Cook the jasmine rice if not already done and let it cool.
2
Prep vegetables
Dice the red bell pepper and chop the green onions.
3
Mince garlic
Mince the garlic cloves.

Combining the Flavors

1
Mix sauces and curry
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, and curry powder.
Tip: Ensure all ingredients are prepped before cooking to maintain a quick cooking pace.
2
Beat eggs
Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and set aside.
Tip: Toast the cashews lightly in a pan for added depth of flavor.

How to Make Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Cashews and Curry Powder

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
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.
2
Scramble Eggs
Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until cooked, then set aside.
3
Combine Everything
Add pineapple, rice, and sauce mix to the pan, fold in the scrambled eggs, and stir until well combined.