Escape to Bangkok with this Spicy Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

Today’s Recipe: Spicy Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

Hey, foodies! Today I’m excited to share with you a recipe that always puts me in a tropical mood – Spicy Thai Pineapple Fried Rice. This dish is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will transport you straight to the streets of Bangkok. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a dish to impress your friends at a dinner party, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients:

• jasmine rice (300g, cooked and cooled)
• fresh pineapple chunks (200g)
• shrimp (150g, peeled and deveined)
• red bell pepper (1, diced)
• onion (1, chopped)
• garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• red chili pepper (1, thinly sliced)
• fish sauce (2 tbsp)
• soy sauce (1 tbsp)
• sesame oil (1 tbsp)
• lime juice (1 tbsp)
• fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Kitchen Tools:

• wok
• chef’s knife
• cutting board
• wooden spoon
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons

To start, heat some sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add in the minced garlic and sliced chili pepper, and sauté until fragrant. Toss in the chopped onion and red bell pepper, and cook until they start to soften.

Next, add in the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque. Push everything to one side of the wok and crack in an egg. Scramble the egg until fully cooked, then mix it with the rest of the ingredients in the wok.

Add the cooked jasmine rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon. Pour in the fish sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice, and stir everything together until well combined. Toss in the fresh pineapple chunks and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Once everything is heated through, remove the wok from the heat. Serve the Spicy Thai Pineapple Fried Rice hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. This dish is best enjoyed fresh off the stove, so be sure to dig in right away!

Approximate total weight: 890g
Approximate number of servings: 4
Average weight per serving: 222.5g
Approximate calorie count per serving: 350 calories

Pro Tip: For an extra kick of heat, add a dash of Sriracha sauce to your fried rice before serving. This will take the dish to a whole new level of spiciness!

I hope you give this Spicy Thai Pineapple Fried Rice a try and make it your own with any personal twists you’d like to add. Enjoy!