Juicy pineapple chunks are simmered with garlic and ginger and then stir-fried with crispy rice, edamame and fresh basil in this peanut-topped pineapple fried rice.
I’ve had a little problem with planning my blog posts of late. Earlier this year I developed an inflammation in my right hand. I’d wake up in the morning with my hand clenched up and my middle finger wouldn’t unclench without a good deal of coaxing and pain. I found out from my dad that this is genetic. I found out from the internet that a splint holding the afflicted finger in an extended position was the fix.
I’m happy to say that the splint seems to be working. The pain is almost gone and I’m hoping that in a few more weeks I’ll be able to take it off and wake up in the morning to a fully mobile hand. In the meantime, I have to be careful not to inadvertently make obscene gestures when doing things like, say picking up a coffee cup in public. And I can’t read my own handwriting.
Somehow, typing isn’t too bad with an extended middle finger, but writing anything coherent is damn near impossible.
How does this play into my blog postings? I keep a little notebook on hand where I scribble down blog ideas when they pop into my head, which is frequently and can happen anytime, anywhere. I can’t read a single thing I’ve written in the last month.
Does this say “pineapple fried rice”? I have no idea, but that’s brilliant. Sounds delicious, and I could use a little pineapple anti-inflammatory action to help this hand issue along. Done.
So that’s how we ended up here, at pineapple fried rice. The basil and peanuts made their way in there just because they’re delicious, and they go great with pineapple, so why not? The best part: like, many fried rice dishes, this comes together super fast. Fifteen minutes, in fact, which leaves plenty of time for me to puzzle through my incomprehensible dinner scribbles.
Pineapple Fried Rice with Basil & Peanuts
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 4 scallions white and green parts separated and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp. fresh grated ginger
- 2 cups pineapple chunks about 1/2 of a pineapple
- 3 cups cooked rice preferably 1-2 days old and chilled
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup shelled frozen edamame thawed
- 3 tbsp. soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp. sriracha or to taste
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Place oil into large skillet and place over medium heat. Add white parts of scallions, garlic and ginger. Sauté about 1 minute. Add pineapple chunks and sauté until softened and browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
- Raise heat to high. Add rice, bell pepper, edamame, soy sauce or tamari and sriracha. Cook, flipping often, until rice begins to dry out and crisp in spots, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in basil and green parts of scallions.
- Divide onto plates and sprinkle with peanuts. Serve.
Poppy says
July 17, 2015 at 12:07 PMOh my goodness, this sounds incredible and looks even better! It looks very similar to the Khao Pad served at my favourite restaurant, which comes with a little wedge of lime and crushed peanuts – I’m getting hungry just thinking about it. I’ll definitely give this a go next week. I hope your hand feels better soon!
Poppy | http://poppyallanorma.com
Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says
July 17, 2015 at 12:42 PMBoo-hiss, it’s so disappointing when our bodies do janky-wierd things. Kudos to you for a little food healing! I have never tried pineapple and basil together, but you have sold me!
Linda says
July 17, 2015 at 4:26 PMThis looks really. Could the rice be replaced with qunoa
Alissa Saenz says
July 17, 2015 at 9:19 PMThanks Linda! You might have to tweak the recipe a bit, but I think quinoa would work. I have a quinoa fried rice recipe here that might be useful for guidance. Good luck!
Axela says
July 19, 2015 at 12:26 PMThat’s an interesting combination of ingredients. Something I wouldn’t have tried before, but I am certainly tempted now. Especially edamame and pineapple. I like them separately, but together – interesting thought :) Thanks for sharing.
Alissa Saenz says
July 20, 2015 at 8:15 AMIt really was a nice combination – my husband and I LOVED it! Hope you do too!
shobelyn says
July 19, 2015 at 12:44 PMI’ m your friend from FBC. This looks delicious and I am glad that you are able to make this inspite if your painful hand ..
Julia says
July 23, 2015 at 1:36 PMThis is wonderful, great recipe! When I was in Vietnam I loved eating pineapple fried rice in a little place where they used half a pineapple as a bowl – maybe if I’m patient one day I’ll try that. :) Thanks for the recipe!
juliaroberts says
July 29, 2015 at 9:40 AMFantastic rice dish. Very tasty and tongue watery to eat.
Alissa Saenz says
July 30, 2015 at 9:31 AMAwesome! Glad you liked it! Thanks for letting me know!
Robyn V says
August 4, 2015 at 1:09 PMMade this last night for the hubs and I. Absolutely delicious! Enjoyed every bite, and will be enjoying again tonight as leftovers. This will definitely become a staple in my dinner rotation. Thank you for sharing!
Alissa Saenz says
August 5, 2015 at 9:53 AMWonderful! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Robyn!
Ana @ Ana's RocketShip says
October 1, 2015 at 4:24 AMAll that pineapple…………… heaven…………..
Meagan says
June 15, 2016 at 8:14 PMCan you use olive oil instead of vegetable oil?
Alissa Saenz says
June 17, 2016 at 3:56 PMI’m sure it would cook just fine with olive oil, but you might get a little bit of olive flavor in there.
Bharati Bhatt says
July 25, 2017 at 10:31 AMI love thai food. I made this recipe and it is verey delicious, easy and fun making. I have used sticky rice, basmati rice, brown rice and qunoa. Any grain you use it is always delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Bharati Bhatt says
July 25, 2017 at 10:33 AMWhy would people would write comments without making the recipe? That does not help.
Ajanta Shah says
July 27, 2017 at 8:17 AMWhat accompaniment would you suggest just incase we need one.. although this alone is backed by full of flavour but just incase. Thanks
Alissa Saenz says
July 30, 2017 at 11:21 AMIf you want to round out the meal some pan fried or smoked tofu would be nice. :)
Nathalie Deneault says
October 11, 2018 at 10:17 AMWas really good, I’m gonna do it again:)
Alissa Saenz says
October 14, 2018 at 8:57 PMI’m glad you like it!
Hanifia says
December 24, 2018 at 3:46 AMDelicious! I added some extra vegetables but I’m sure it would have been very good without them, too. Hanifia
Alissa Saenz says
December 24, 2018 at 10:44 AMI’m so glad you enjoyed it!!