Description

If you’ve ever craved the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy, this Thai Pineapple Fried Rice is a must-try! It’s packed with juicy shrimp, golden pineapple, crunchy cashews, and fragrant curry powder—just like your favorite Thai takeout but homemade and even better. The first time I made this, I was blown away by how easy and flavorful it was! Serve it in a pineapple bowl for a fun, restaurant-style experience. Who’s ready to dig in? 😍

Ingredients

✅ 2 tbsp vegetable oil
✅ 2 shallots or 1 small onion, thinly sliced
✅ 3 cloves garlic, minced
✅ 1 small red or green chili, minced (de-seeded for milder spice)
✅ 12 jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined (about 8 oz)
✅ 2 eggs, beaten
✅ 3 tbsp chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
✅ 3 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian)
✅ 2 tsp curry powder
✅ 1 tsp sugar
✅ ½ cup roasted unsalted cashews
✅ 4 cups cooked jasmine rice (cold, at least 1 day old)
✅ 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh preferred, canned works too)
✅ ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
✅ ¼ cup raisins or currants
✅ 2 scallions, finely sliced

Instructions

1️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics & Shrimp:

Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
Add shallots, garlic, and chili. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
Toss in the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes until just pink.

2️⃣ Scramble the Eggs:

Push everything to one side of the wok.
Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked.

3️⃣ Create the Flavor Base:

Mix broth, fish sauce, curry powder, and sugar in a bowl.
Pour into the wok and stir well.

4️⃣ Stir-Fry the Rice:

Add cashews and cook for 30 seconds.
Toss in cold cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry until evenly coated.

5️⃣ Add Final Ingredients:

Stir in pineapple, peas, and raisins.
Cook for another 1-2 minutes, then add half the scallions and toss.

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:

Garnish with remaining scallions.
Serve on a plate or in a pineapple bowl for extra flair! 🍍

Notes

✔ Cold rice is key! Freshly cooked rice will turn mushy, so use rice that’s at least 1 day old.
✔ Make it vegetarian: Swap shrimp for tofu, use vegetable broth, and replace fish sauce with soy sauce + vinegar or coconut aminos.
✔ Adjust spice levels: Want it hotter? Add chili flakes or Thai chili paste. Prefer mild? Omit the chili altogether.

Would you serve this in a pineapple bowl or a regular plate? Let me know below! 👇

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 501 per serving
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 1221mg
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 70g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 159mg