Description
A flavorful and nutritious Thai staple that combines fragrant jasmine rice with sweet pineapple and colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 cup protein (shrimp, chicken, or tofu)
- 2 eggs (omit for vegan version)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear, then cook according to package instructions.
- In a hot skillet, scramble the eggs until just set, then remove and set aside.
- Add oil to the skillet, sauté the bell peppers and peas until slightly tender, about 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic.
- Add the cooked rice and pineapple, stirring gently; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Mix in the chosen protein, add soy sauce and curry powder, adjusting taste as necessary.
- Finish with lime juice and add the scrambled eggs, tossing together gently.
Notes
For best results, use day-old rice and avoid overcrowding the pan while cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Thai fried rice, pineapple rice, healthy fried rice, quick meal, vegetarian