There are very few rice recipes that I like to enjoy without any side-dishes. Pineapple Fried Rice is definitely one of those. The empowering flavor of pineapple pieces makes this dish so unique. This is such an easy recipe that you can make in an instant pot and on stove-top. Best flavors pop-up when you make using some leftover rice. This is my family’s favorite dinner and is so good that it is better than store-bought fried.
RICE: Authentically, it is made using Jasmine Rice but any long-grain rice works in the recipe. It tastes great if made with some leftover rice (1 or 2 days old stored in the refrigerator). OIL: I use a combination of Olive Oil & Sesame Oil. This combination gives great flavor. Sometimes I also like to add Chili Oil. PINEAPPLE: You can use fresh pineapple or canned pineapple pieces. I like fresh pineapple more as it is free of any preservatives. I used ½ pineapple for making this recipe. If using the canned ones, first drain the pineapple from the juice. Always use the juice ones not the syrup one. VEGGIES: I add lots of veggies in the recipe. It makes Fried Rice more colorful. I have added diced Onions, Bell Peppers, Carrots, Cabbage, Peas, etc. Basically any veggie you like, you can add in the rice. GINGER: I have added ½ teaspoon of grated ginger in the recipe or you can also add 1.2 teaspoon of Ginger Powder. GARLIC: I have added around 4-5 cloves of garlic. CURRY POWDER: Some people use it some don’t. It gives a nice aromatic flavor to the rice. But even without any Curry Powder, these fried rice will taste great. SAUCES: I have used some Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar, and some Red Chili Sauce. If you like, you can add Oyster Sauce too.
Basically, you can make these Fried Rice with any variety of rice. But it tastes great with Jasmine Rice. Depending upon availability, you can use any long-grain rice. You can use Basmati Rice or Jasmine Rice or long -grain White Rice.
Choose a pineapple that looks fresh and has green leaves and looks firm, but you can still easily press it. When trying to tear the middle leaf of pineapple, you should be able able to do it without applying much pressure. You can smell a distinctive pineapple flavor when you put your nose close to the bottom of the pineapple. Also when you hold it, if it feels heavy than its size that means that the pineapple is juicier.
To know about how to select the Pineapple CLICK HERE. Refrigerate: You can store Pineapple Fried Rice in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. The flavors will be more enhanced and meal-prep will be easier. When re-using, microwave for a couple of minutes or cook in a pan. Just splash a few drops of water so that rice won’t get too dry. Freeze: You can freeze it for 1-2 months as it is vegetarian, but if you have added some Meat then store for lesser time.
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