Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

Hello, food lovers!

I’ve been wanting to make this recipe for ages! Ages, I tell you…

A delicious memory from my travels in Thailand and the joy of having a beautiful dish on the table. Here it is—Thai Pineapple Fried Rice.

As you can easily guess, this is an Asian dish, specifically Thai, although you can find it in other countries like Vietnam. It’s a sweet-and-savory dish, but let me clarify right away—the sweetness is not overpowering. Pineapple has a certain acidity that creates a perfect balance of flavors.

On top of that, pineapple is packed with health benefits: it’s anti-inflammatory, rich in antioxidants, manganese, copper, and vitamin C, and it’s also an excellent source of fiber. Not bad, right?

To be completely honest, when I placed this dish on the table, I got reactions like “Wow!”, “That looks amazing!”, “It smells so good, Mom!”—and I have to admit, I love those moments! Can we all agree that my Thai Pineapple Fried Rice makes a big impression? It’s an instant invitation to a taste journey—you’re on a beach by the Andaman Sea, with palm trees, white sand, and maybe even a refreshing cocktail in hand. Can you picture it?

And the cherry on top—or should I say the pineapple on the dish (yes, I’m hilarious…)—this Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is super easy to prepare. In just 20–25 minutes, it’s ready. This is exactly the kind of dish I love: quick, delicious, and satisfying without spending hours in the kitchen. Pure happiness!

This recipe is also highly adaptable. You can make a vegetarian version by skipping the shrimp, add bacon bits for a different twist, or toss in some diced zucchini when it’s in season. Basically, you can mix in whatever you like or have on hand!

Essential kitchen tools:
A pot for cooking the rice
A sauté pan (or a wok)
A small frying pan
A cutting board
A good paring knife
A grater
A citrus juicer

I’m sure you have everything you need! So, are we off to Thailand? Who’s coming with me?

The recipe, Chef!

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Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

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Dîner – asiatique

Serves: 4-5 Difficulty: Easy Price: $

Prep Time: 10 min – Cooking Time: 15-20 min

Ingredients

• 200 g Thai rice
• 1 pineapple
• 1 red onion
• 3 tablespoons neutral oil (sunflower oil)
• 2 cm ginger
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1.5 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 carrots
• 100 g fresh peas (optional)
• 2 eggs
• 2.5 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 3 small fresh white onions
• 20 shrimp
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 handful macadamia nuts
• 1 lime
• Fresh coriander

Instructions

1

Cook the rice according to the package instructions and set aside.

2

Meanwhile cut the pineapple in half lengthwise remove the flesh and cut it into cubes set aside.

3

Heat the neutral oil in a pan add the finely chopped red onion.

4

Add the grated ginger and garlic cloves.

5

After one or two minutes add the curry and cook for another minute.

6

Add the peeled and finely diced carrots and the peas.

7

Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

8

Crack the two eggs over the mixture stir with a spatula and, once the eggs are cooked, add the soy sauce.

9

Add the rice, mix well and let cook for 2 minutes.

10

Meanwhile sauté the peeled shrimp in a pan with olive oil and a bit of salt.

11

Chop the white onions.

12

Serve the rice topped with the shrimps, a quarter of the pineapple cubes, the white onions, fresh coriander and macadamia nuts.

13

Drizzle with a bit of lime juice to taste.