Pineapple Fried Rice (Khao Pad Sapparod)
Take your taste buds on a tropical adventure with this vibrant pineapple fried rice recipe from Jet Tila.
Ingredients
Method
- Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise. Cut pieces out of the middle and carve out the middle, creating a bowl. Cut about 280g of the pineapple pieces into a medium dice for making the fried rice. Reserve the rest of the pineapple for another use.
- In a large wok, heat the oil for about a minute. When you see wisps of white smoke, add the garlic, shallots, ginger and Chinese sausage and cook, stirring constantly, until it starts to crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Fold in the rice, making sure not to break the rice grains. Gently stir and push down with the flat side of the spatula in small circular motions. This will separate the grains without breaking them. Cook for an additional minute until the rice starts to get hot.
- Stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar and curry powder. Continue to stir for another minute until well combined. Fold in the pineapple and incorporate it well for another 1 to 2 more minutes.
- Fold in the scallions and white pepper. Transfer the fried rice to the halved pineapple. Garnish it with some fresh cilantro and serve.
This pineapple fried rice recipe is a sweet and savoury sensation!
This classic pineapple fried rice recipe is a colourful, crowd-pleasing dish that’s bursting with flavour and fun. A fiesta of fab flavours - juicy chunks of fresh pineapple, tender prawns, and savoury Chinese sausage or chicken breast, all tossed together with fragrant jasmine rice, garlic, shallots, and the hot zing of fresh ginger.
The magic happens with a splash of fish sauce, soy sauce, a pinch of sugar, and a sprinkle of curry powder to make this pineapple in fried rice dish a standout superstar on its own, or a sensational side to a classic char siu BBQ pork, a fiery Sichuan chilli chicken, or a sweet and sour king prawn stir fry.
Yet the real showstopper to this pineapple and rice recipe is serving it in a hollowed-out pineapple boat for a presentation that’s as fun as it is flavourful! It’s a dish that’s sure to wow at family dinners, summer parties, or whenever you’re craving a little sunshine on your plate.
Craving a twist? This pineapple fried rice recipe is endlessly customisable. Swap the chicken and prawns for tofu for a veggie version, or add toasted cashews for extra crunch. You can make it your own with extra veggies, a squeeze of lime, or a dash of chilli for heat.
If you’re looking to fakeaway your takeaway, our pineapple in fried rice recipe is menu-beating magic, and for more takeout classics you can make at home, how about the iconic sweet and sour chicken, a luscious lamb rogan josh, or good ol’ beer battered fish and chips!
