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.
Equipment
- 1 Pan or Wok
- 1 Wooden Spoon
- 1 Knife
- 1 Kid Safe Knife (When practicing knife skills)
- 1 Sauce Pot
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)
Instructions
- (Go to Step 3 if not using chicken) Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the frozen peas and carrots, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the diced pineapple tot he skillet, and cook for another minute or two, until the pineapple is heated through.
- 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.
- Add the cooked rice and chicken to the skillet. Mix everything until the rice and chicken are heated through.
- 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.
- 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.