Pineapple Fried Rice

prep time:
1.5 hr
total time:
2 hr
Makes 4 large servings
AnnieAnnie

Fantastic! Absolutely delicious! This recipe takes time and special ingredients, but it is worth it!! You will not be disappointed!

ingredients

  • MEAL INGREDIENTS:
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 c peanut oil + extra on hand
  • 1/2 c carrot, diced
  • 1/2 c onion, diced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 4 c cooked brown jasmine rice, cold
  • 1 tbsp margarine
  • 1 tbsp Neera’s Curry Masala
  • 1/2 c peas (frozen or fresh, but not canned)
  • 2/3 c raisins
  • 5 tsp soy sauce
  • 5 tsp Braggs
  • 1 20oz can pineapple chunks, drained*
  • 1/3 c roasted cashews
  • 1 lb tofu, cut into small pieces (1/2“ blocks or 1”x1“x1/4” flat blocks)
  • 1 1/2 chicken (half) breasts, cut into 2" pieces (or 3/4 of a full, double-breast)
  • 5 Jumbo shrimp (21-25 count/lb) or larger, deveined, raw or cooked
  • GARNISHES:
  • cilantro
  • 1 roma tomato, cut into eighths
  • 1/4 cucumber, halved length-wise and sliced
  • 1 lime, cut into eighths

directions

  • 1

    Heat wok over high heat. Add oil, garlic, carrot, and tofu. Cook unti tofu is light brown.

  • 2

    Add chicken and onion. When chicken is almost done, add egg. Cook for about one minute.

  • 3

    Add all other meal ingredients. Stay in front of the wok, stirring constantly until searing becomes visible. Add more oil if needed to keep rice from sticking.

  • 4

    Remove from heat and continue stirring for a few minutes to keep rice from sticking to wok.

  • 5

    Put rice mixture into serving dish. Place garnishes on top in a pretty pattern.

  • 6

    *Add your pineapple juice to a little spiced rum and sprite for a delicious cocktail.

notes

Don't be tempted to use warm or hot rice in this recipe--it will turn out sticky. Neera's spices are found at www.cinnabarfoods.com.

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