Teresa's Recipes
Enhanced Pineapple Fried Rice
This vibrant Pineapple Fried Rice is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, inspired by the tropical flavors of Southeast Asia. Juicy pineapple chunks mingle with tender shrimp and chicken, while colorful peas and carrots add a crunch. Perfect as a main dish or a side, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that brings a taste of paradise to your dining table.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish) Cilantro
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 3 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1/2 cup, chopped Scallions
- 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup, diced Chicken breast
- 1 cup, peeled and deveined Shrimp
- 1 cup, diced (fresh or canned) Pineapple
- 4 cups (preferably day-old rice for best texture) Cooked rice
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 4
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 6g
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped scallions, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced chicken breast. Cook until browned and heated through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen peas and carrots and cook for an additional 2 minutes until heated.
- Push the chicken and vegetables to one side of the skillet. Add the chilled cooked rice to the other side, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
- Drizzle the soy sauce and fish sauce over the rice, then sprinkle with curry powder. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Gently fold in the diced pineapple and the cooked shrimp, cooking for another 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as desired.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy this tropical delight!