Thai fried rice with shrimp and pineapple
4 servings
60 minutes
Thai fried rice with shrimp and pineapple is a vibrant and aromatic dish that embodies the best of Thai cuisine. Its roots delve deep into Thailand's culinary traditions, where the combination of sweet pineapple, tender shrimp, and rich spices creates a perfect balance. Caramelized pineapple pieces add a light sweetness to the rice, while shrimp provide a delicate texture and ocean aroma. The addition of nuts, green onions, and cilantro makes the flavor even richer and fresher. This dish is often served in half a pineapple, making it not only delicious but also visually impressive. It is perfect for both festive dinners and cozy family gatherings, filling the home with the warmth of exotic aromas.
1
Boil the rice in boiling water until cooked. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Rice: 1.5 glass
2
In a pan, heat vegetable oil well over medium heat.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
3
Add finely chopped shallots, garlic, chili, and bell pepper, and sauté until fragrant for about a minute.
- Shallot: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Red chili pepper: 1 piece
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
4
Add lightly beaten egg and fry for another minute.
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
5
Add broth, fish sauce, curry, and sugar. Cook for a minute.
- Chicken broth: 3 tablespoons
- Fish sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Curry powder: 1 tablespoon
- Sugar: 1 teaspoon
6
Add nuts and cook for 30 seconds.
- Roasted cashews: 0.5 glass
7
Then add rice, break up the lumps, and cook for a few minutes.
- Rice: 1.5 glass
8
Add chopped pineapple, shrimp, peas, and raisins. Mix well.
- Pineapple: 200 g
- Cooked peeled prawns: 200 g
- Frozen green peas: 0.3 glass
- Zante currants: 0.3 glass
9
Remove from heat and serve, sprinkled with chopped green onions and cilantro.
- Spring onion: 2 stems
- Chopped cilantro (coriander leaf): 0.3 glass