Pineapple Fried Rice. Sweet and savoury fried rice thanks to the pineapple chunks. This is a 30 minute vegan recipe if you have cooked rice ready. Perfect for dinner time.
I love this pineapple fried rice recipe. It is one of my favourite things to eat especially when I'm craving rice and I want it done quickly.
You can add any protein you'd like to this Hawaiian pineapple fried rice. Such as a fried egg, shrimp, chicken, or pork for some extra flavour. I actually share a Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice version here.
Traditionally, this Chinese pineapple fried rice is usually served inside a pineapple for aesthetic. But ain't nobody got time for that! Unless you're looking to please your guests.
Other recipes you may like!
THAI SPICY BASIL FRIED RICE
KIMCHI SAUSAGE FRIED RICE
SPAM FRIED RICE
CHINESE CHICKEN FRIED RICE
KIMCHI FRIED RICE
EGG TOFU FRIED RICE
For this recipe
You will need the following ingredients for my healthy pineapple fried rice:
- 2 cups jasmine rice, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 small cooking onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 1 cup frozen edamame beans
- 2-3 tbsp soy sauce
- salt to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Eggs, as many as desired
How to make pineapple fried rice from scratch
- Over medium heat, fry onions in 2 tbsp of avocado oil until soft and translucent. Toss in frozen peas, carrots, and edamame beans. Fry until the vegetables begin to steam.
- Next add cooked rice and combine well with vegetables. Season with salt to taste, pepper, soy sauce and ketchup. Stir thoroughly until rice is coated in ketchup and soy sauce.
- Lastly add in the pineapple and combine well with rice. Remove from heat and serve.
- In the same wok, add 1 tsp of oil and fry your eggs (as many as desired) in whatever style you prefer! Serve over top of rice and enjoy!
FAQ
Using long grain rice that is a day old and cold. The latter prevents your rice from breaking down in a hot pan and from getting mushy.
The natural browning of the rice that comes from a well seasoned wok.
Yes, you would need to cook the rice by boiling it first prior to frying it.
Avocado oil, vegetable oil or peanut oil are great choices for fried rice.
Give it a try!
Well I hope you give my quick Pineapple Fried Rice recipe a try! It always excites me when you guys make my recipes and I hope this is one you try.
Thanks for visiting my blog! If you enjoyed this recipe, please share it with your family and friends or on social media! Take a picture if you've made my recipe and tag me on Instagram @christieathome in your feed or stories so I can share your creation in my stories with credits to you!
Made this recipe and loved it?
If you could leave a star rating for my recipe, I would greatly appreciate it 🙂 Thanks so much!
Take care,
Christie
*This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I also earn from qualifying purchases through additional affiliate programs
Pineapple Fried Rice (30-min. Recipe)
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 ½ cups pineapple diced
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 cup peas & carrots frozen
- 1 cup edamame beans frozen
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 2-3 tbsp regular soy sauce
- salt to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 fried eggs (one per serving)
Instructions
- Over medium heat, fry onions in 2 tbsp of avocado oil until soft and translucent. Toss in frozen peas, carrots, and edamame beans. Fry until the vegetables begin to steam.
- Next add cooked rice and combine well with vegetables. Season with salt to taste, pepper, soy sauce and ketchup. Stir thoroughly until rice is coated in ketchup and soy sauce.
- Lastly add in the pineapple and combine well with rice. Remove from heat and serve.
- In the same wok, add 1 tsp of oil and fry your eggs (as many as desired) in whatever style you prefer! Serve over top of rice and enjoy!
Very tasty and simple to make. I will be making this again!
I love all of the amazing flavors of this fried rice, and that gorgeous fried egg on top makes me want to dive right in!