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Bowls of steaming pineapple fried rice with chopsticks laying across the Bowl Top

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

This delicious Thai inspired Pineapple Fried recipe is a quick and easy recipe that is full of flavor. Additionally this dish will please the whole household, even the picky eaters.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Cooked Rice (preferable day old)
  • 2 Tbsp Avocado or Canola Oil (1 Tbsp if not using Chicken)
  • 1/2 Onion Chopped, Small Dice
  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas & Carrot
  • 1 Cup Diced Pineapple (Fresh or Defrost if Frozen)
  • 2 Large Eggs, Lightly Beaten
  • 1 Lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken cut into Cubes (Optional)
  • 2 Tbsp Brewed Soy Sauce
  • 2 tsp Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp Hoisin Sauce (or Oyster Sauce)
  • 8 Drops Worcestershire Sauce (or Fish Sauce) Fish sauce definitely more adventurous for kids
  • To Taste Salt & Pepper
  • Yum Yum Sauce (Optional for service)

Equipment

  • 1 Pan or Wok
  • 1 Wooden Spoon
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Kid Safe Knife (When practicing knife skills)
  • 1 Sauce Pot

Method
 

  1. (Go to Step 3 if not using chicken) Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken cubes and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and lightly browned, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the frozen peas and carrots, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Add the diced pineapple tot he skillet, and cook for another minute or two, until the pineapple is heated through.
  6. Push the vegetables and pineapple to one side of the skillet, and pour the beaten eggs into the empty side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked.
  7. Add the cooked rice and chicken to the skillet. Mix everything until the rice and chicken are heated through.
  8. Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar and Worcestershire sauce (or oyster/fish sauce, if preferred), and stir until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve the Pineapple Fried Rice hot, with Yum Yum Sauce on top, if desired.

Notes

When preparing this dish without Chicken or Fish Sauce this dish is Vegan friendly.