Description
A delightful fusion of savory fried rice and the tropical sweetness of pineapple, this recipe pays homage to traditional Thai flavors with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon shrimp paste in oil (optional)
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil
- 12 medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 eggs
- 375 grams cooked jasmine rice or coconut rice
- 1/2 cup small diced onions
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews, unsalted
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- Pineapple bowl for serving (optional)
- Cucumber slices for serving (optional)
- Toasted shredded coconut for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Flavors: In a small bowl, combine the curry powder, white pepper, sugar, and salt. Set it aside.
- Mix the Sauces: Whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, and shrimp paste (if using).
- Heat It Up: In a wok, heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil over high heat.
- Sear the Shrimp: Add the shrimp in a single layer, sear for 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook until opaque. Remove from the pan.
- Scramble the Eggs: Add more oil if necessary; scramble the eggs until just set.
- Combine Bases: Mix in cooked rice and diced onions with the eggs in the wok.
- Incorporate Flavors: Sprinkle the seasoning mix and sauce over the rice, tossing until evenly coated.
- Add Sweetness & Texture: Toss in the pineapple and raisins, then return the shrimp, stir-frying for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish: Stir in the cashews, tomatoes, and green onions. Serve in a pineapple bowl if desired.
Notes
Use cold, day-old rice for best texture. Fresh ingredients will elevate the dish’s flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg