Pineapple Fried Rice

When buying a pineapple, look for a sweet-smelling fruit with an even brownish/yellow skin. To test for ripeness, tap the base - a dull sound indicates that the fruit is ripe. the flesh should also give slightly when pressed.
 

      Ingredients
  • pineapple - 1
  • cooked cold rice - 675g-900g/1½-2 lb/3-4 cups
  • vegetable oil - 30ml/2 tbsp
  • lean pork - 225g/8 oz, cut into small diced
  • spring onions - 2, chopped
  • green chilies - 2, seeded and chopped
  • small onion - 1, finely chopped
  • roasted cashew nuts - 50g/2 oz
  • cooked shelled prawns - 115g/4 oz
  • soy sauce - 15ml/1 tbsp
  • fish sauce - 30ml/2 tbsp
  • mint leaves - 10-12, red chilies - 2, sliced, green chilies - 1, sliced, to garnis

       Method

  • Cut the pineapple in half lengthways and remove the flesh from both halves by cutting round inside the skin. Reserve the skin shells. Chop 115g/4 oz of the fruit.
  • Heat the oil in a wok. Add the chilies and onion and fry for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the pork and cook until it is brown on all sides.
  • Stir in the rice and prawns and toss well together. Continue to stir-fry until the rice is thoroughly heated.
  • Add the chopped pineapple, spring onions and cashew nuts. Season with soy sauce and fish sauce.
  • Spoon into the pineapple skin shells. Garnish with green and red chilies and mint leaves. Serves 4-6. 

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