Pineapple Fried Rice
Every time when I buy pineapple I wanted to try this Thai style Pineapple Fried rice. As today my son is at home, thought will make something new and interesting for him in lunch. The Pineapple Fried Rice is the signature dish of the Thai Cuisine. This Pineapple Fried Rice recipe is simple, lightly spiced, delicious and vegan. Fresh Pineapple chunks which give the wonderful flavor. The sweet and spicy fried rice gets its rich texture due to the addition of Cashew nuts and Raisins with lots of fresh flavour and colorful vegetables. This quick, easy and healthy dish can be served as main course during vegetarian dinner, especially the festive seasons. It will surely be a treat to one’s taste buds !
Ingredients:
Basmati rice 1 cup
Onion or Spring onion whites 1
Garlic - 5 pods
Ginger a small piece
Green chili -2
Pineapple chunks 1/4 cup
RoastedCashew -10
Raisins-few
Soy sauce - 1 tsp
Carrot, green peas, capsicum 3 tblsp (all together)
Salt as needed
Pepper Powder-1tsp
Oil - 1 tblsp
Spring onion greens few (to garnish)
Method:
1.Wash the rice and Soak rice in water for half an hour. 2.Cook well till the grains are separate. Cool down completely. Spread the cooked rice in a plate.
3.Heat a pan with butter or oil, fry cashews till lightly golden, add raisins. Keep separately.
4.In the same pan add pineapple chunks and springle sugar toss and keep it a side.
5.In a pan add oil and add the chopped onions, green chili, garlic and ginger, green chilli Sauté until it smells good.
6.When they start slightly brown. Add the Chop veggies (capsicum, peas and carrot) into small cubes.
7.Saute this for 2 minutes in a high flame and add the soy sauce. Stir fry for another 1-2 minutes.
8.Now add the rice, fried cashews and raisins. Gently stir fry to combine over medium high heat and keep stirring for 4-5 minutes.
9. Add black pepper powder and salt. and mix well
10.Then add the pineapple pieces. Cook in a medium low flame for 5 minutes and switch off the flame.
11.Garnish with spring onion greens. Pineapple Fried Rice is ready.
