Pineapple Fried Rice – a super easy fried rice meal with chunks of pineapple for that tropical flavor and shrimps for added protein. It’s super quick and easy too! Go vegan by leaving out shrimps.
Fried Rice has always been one of my go-to meal. It’s very versatile that you can add almost anything to it. No matter what you add, it’ll still end up a delectable and a family hit.
I can’t blame them…rice is life! I thought it was a cultural thing at first, but ever since I moved here in the U.S. my taste bud would come looking for a good fried rice, even plain ones. Nothing is as more filling as rice especially when paired with proteins.
And fried rice are super easy and quick to cook. You just have to toss the ingredients into the wok one at a time, stir them for few minutes until they are all cooked.
That’s why I love fried rice meal!
This collection of African Rice Recipes is a proof of my deep love for fried rice. 🙂
I’ve tried almost all kind of fried rice, from vegan to meaty ones, spicy and “coconutty” – each of them are appealing on its own. But this Pineapple Fried Rice is something that I’m keeping on top of my list.
Hello, fellow pineapple lovers! 😉
The addition of pineapple brings that little bit of sunshine to a whole tropical vibes. That sweet tangy flavor just fits perfectly everywhere. It complements well with the “shrimpy” flavor.
If you’re into vegan diet, you may leave shrimps and stick with the veggies and pineapple chunks. It is still delicious ‘cause nothing could go wrong when you add pineapples to recipes like this.
Calories? Nah, let’s forget about that. Shall we?
Happy eating!
Tips and Notes:
- Refrigerated leftover rice is always the better choice when it comes to fried rice. Hot rice will turn mushy when you add it into a wok with the rest of the ingredients.
- You may sub shrimp with chicken or go with both. Make sure to cook the chicken first since it takes longer to cook than shrimp. If you cooked shrimp along with chicken, the shrimp will become rubbery and tough which is like throwing money down the drain.
- You may used canned pineapples but if you can get the fresh ones, the better. Fresh is always the best.
- If you don’t have wok at home, you can use a heavy bottomed skillet.
- For a healthier version, you may sub white rice with brown rice.
- You may throw in cashews for that added crunch.
Prosperity says
I’m goong to try this now. I probably tried all the rice receipes on this website and wanted something different. I even did the chow Mein this week..
I had fresh pineapple the other day but had to eat it because it was showing signs of spoilage.. how I wish I knew but I have canned pineapple for back up.. hope it comes out good and don’t taste to cannish.. lol
ImmaculateBites says
Hi Prosperity! Hope it does. Thanks for trying out my recipes.