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Quick & Easy Hawaiian Pineapple Fried Rice

A mound of vibrant pineapple fried rice featuring chunks of pineapple, chicken, peas, and carrots, garnished with green onions.
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Make this sweet and savory pineapple fried rice quickly. It balances tropical flavor with simple ingredients, making it a fast weeknight dinner or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked cold jasmine rice (day-old is best)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup diced cooked chicken or firm tofu cubes
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks, drained
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, omit for vegetarian)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • 1/2 cup toasted cashews (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken or tofu and cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the onion and carrots to the skillet. Stir fry for 3 minutes until slightly tender. Add the peas and garlic; cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs until just set, then mix them with the vegetables.
  5. Add the cold rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through.
  6. Return the cooked chicken or tofu to the skillet. Add the pineapple chunks.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Pour the sauce mixture over the rice.
  8. Stir everything together quickly until the rice is evenly coated and heated. Season with white pepper.
  9. Remove from heat. Stir in half of the sliced green onions.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with the remaining green onions and toasted cashews.

Notes

  • Use day-old, cold rice for the best texture in fried rice.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with tofu and omit the oyster sauce, using an extra teaspoon of soy sauce.
  • To serve this as a tropical presentation, hollow out half of a fresh pineapple and use the shell as a serving bowl.

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