A vibrant, savory-sweet fried rice dish packed with shrimp, vegetables, fragrant curry powder, and juicy pineapple, often served in a hollowed-out pineapple for an exotic touch.
🛒 Ingredients
For 2–3 servings:
Protein & Rice
- 200g (7 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old, chilled)
- 2 eggs (optional)
Fruits & Vegetables
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
- 1/2 small onion, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
- 1 small Thai chili or 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
Sauces & Seasoning
- 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp curry powder
- White or black pepper, to taste
Cooking & Garnish
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp roasted cashews or chopped unsalted peanuts
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Ingredients
- If using fresh pineapple, cut it into small bite-size chunks.
- If you want to serve in a pineapple boat: slice the pineapple in half lengthwise, carve out the flesh, and set the shells aside.
- Pat shrimp dry and season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Break up your chilled rice with a fork or hands to separate clumps.
2. Cook the Shrimp
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add shrimp and cook 1–2 minutes per side, until just cooked through and pink.
- Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
3. Scramble Eggs (Optional)
- Add a bit more oil if needed.
- Crack the eggs into the pan and scramble. Once cooked, push to the side or remove and set aside.
4. Stir-Fry the Veggies
- Add remaining oil and sauté garlic and onions for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper, peas/carrots, and curry powder. Stir-fry for 1 minute until veggies soften slightly.
- Add pineapple and cook for another minute to warm and slightly caramelize.
5. Add the Rice
- Increase heat to high.
- Add the rice and break it up into the pan, mixing thoroughly with veggies and pineapple.
- Add soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sugar, and pepper.
- Stir well to coat all the rice evenly and ensure it’s heated through.
6. Finish the Dish
- Return shrimp (and scrambled eggs, if using) to the pan.
- Toss in green onions and roasted cashews.
- Stir-fry everything together for another minute.
7. Serve
- Spoon into a pineapple boat or serve on a plate.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, extra cashews, and lime wedges.