Your guests will love this Fusion Thai pineapple fried rice
Fusion Thai pineapple fried rice melds the sweet, tropical essence of pineapple with savory fried rice, creating a uniquely flavorful dish. Hailing from Thailand, it has won hearts worldwide for its exquisite balance of tastes and suitability for vegetarians. It exemplifies how traditional recipes can evolve to cater to various dietary preferences. Now, let's embark on the culinary journey of cooking this dish!
Gather the following ingredients
For this dish, gather two cups of cooked jasmine rice (chilled overnight), one cup of diced pineapple, one large carrot finely chopped, half a cup of green peas, half a cup of cashews, two tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, one tablespoon curry powder, half a teaspoon sugar, two minced garlic cloves, one small chopped onion, three tablespoons vegetable oil, and salt.
Prepare your ingredients
Start by preparing all your vegetables and pineapple if you haven't already. This means peeling and chopping the carrot into fine pieces, mincing the garlic cloves, dicing the onion into small pieces, and cutting the pineapple into bite-sized chunks. Having all your ingredients prepped before you start cooking not only saves time but also makes the cooking process smoother.
Saute onions and garlic
Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat and add two tablespoons of vegetable oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and chopped onions to the pan. Saute them until they're soft and fragrant but not browned—this usually takes about two to three minutes. It's important not to let them burn as it could impart a bitter taste to your fried rice.
Add vegetables and pineapple
To the sauteed onions and garlic in your pan or wok, add carrots first since they take longer to cook than peas do. Stir-fry them for about three minutes before adding in green peas along with diced pineapples. Stir everything well so that they're evenly mixed with onions and garlic, then cook for another four minutes until everything is just tender but still crisp.
Mix in rice and seasonings
Add cooked jasmine rice to your pan along with soy sauce, curry powder, sugar, and a tablespoon of oil. Mix well to ensure the rice is coated with the seasonings. Cook on high heat for five minutes, stirring occasionally. After heating through, adjust salt to taste. Stir in roasted cashews and serve the dish hot from the stove. Enjoy!
