Pineapple Fried Rice

Step 1

Rinse rice very well till the water runs clear of starch. Soak rice in water for 20 mins. Drain and keep aside.

Step 2

In a pot, bring to a boil 4 to 4.5 cups of water with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp oil.

Step 3

Add the soaked and drained rice to the hot water.

Step 4

On a low to medium flame cook the rice without the lid.

Step 5

When the rice becomes al dente or just cooked, remove the pot from fire and drain the rice.

Step 6

While straining, you can also gently rinse the rice in water so that they stop cooking and don't stick to each other. You can also fluff the rice with a fork and keep aside. Cover the rice and keep aside till the rice cools completely.

Step 7

When the rice is soaking, prep the other ingredients. Peel and chop the pineapple in small cubes. Also chop the other ingredients like onion, green chilies & garlic.

Step 8

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a kadai or wok. Add 1/3 cup finely chopped onions. Spring onions can also be used instead of onions.

Step 9

On a low to medium flame, saute for a minute.

Step 10

Add 1 to 2 green chilies or red chilies (chopped or sliced), ½ tsp finely chopped garlic and ½ tsp finely chopped celery (optional). Stir and saute for a few seconds.

Step 11

Then add ¼ cup cashews.

Step 12

Saute for 3 to 4 minutes till the cashews become a light golden or golden.

Step 13

Add the pineapple cubes.

Step 14

Stir and saute the pineapple cubes for 4 to 5 minutes till the moisture dries up. You can also saute the pineapple cubes till they caramelize.

Step 15

Add freshly crushed black pepper. Stir very well.

Step 16

Add 1 tbsp naturally fermented soy sauce. You can add soy sauce as per taste preferences. Mix well.

Step 17

Add ½ tbsp red chili sauce or sriracha sauce. You can add more or less as per your taste.

Step 18

Mix the sauces very well with the rest of the ingredients.

Step 19

Add the cooked rice. Season with salt.

Step 20

Stir gently and mix the rice very well with the rest of the ingredients. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes with occasional stirrings.

Step 21

Lastly add 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves. You can also add 2 tbsp parsley leaves instead of coriander leaves. Stir well.

Step 22

Serve pineapple fried rice plain or with stir fried veggies.