Thai-Style Pineapple Fried Rice
This stunning pineapple fried rice recipe comes from Chef Lyn, a chef instructor at the renowned Siam Culinary Academy in Bangkok.
It’s a vibrant and flavorful Thai classic, packed with a delicious balance of sweet, savory, and aromatic ingredients. Served in a hollowed-out pineapple, the dish combines jasmine rice with shrimp, Chinese sausage, ham, raisins, roasted cashews, and curry powder—creating a beautiful contrast of textures and tastes that’s as festive as it is satisfying.
Chef Lyn’s version stays true to the traditional Thai presentation while elevating it with thoughtful technique and flavor layering. Butter-scrambled eggs, sautéed garlic and onion, and a hint of white pepper round out the base, while the final touch of pork floss and fresh pineapple gives it that signature Thai street-food charm.
Whether you’re cooking for guests or just craving something extraordinary, this dish delivers a taste of Bangkok in every bite.
Thai-Style Pineapple Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup jasmine rice (cooked, preferably day-old)
- 1 whole pineapple for serving
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple flesh (from the scooped-out shell)
- 2 tbsp chopped garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped onion
- ½ cup mixed vegetables (e.g. carrot, peas, corn)
- 2 eggs
- 3 shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup Chinese sausage sliced
- ½ cup ham diced
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ cup pork floss
- ½ cup roasted cashew nuts
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp light soy sauce
- 2 tsp seasoning sauce
- ⅓ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground white pepper
- 1 tbsp curry powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple Shell: Slice the pineapple in half lengthwise. Score the flesh in a criss-cross pattern, then scoop it out. Dice the pineapple flesh into bite-sized pieces and set aside. Reserve the shell for serving.
- Stir-Fry the Aromatics & Proteins: Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add butter, then stir in the garlic and onion until fragrant. Add Chinese sausage, ham, and shrimp. Stir-fry until the shrimp is just cooked through. Remove the shrimp and set aside.
- Scramble the Eggs: Crack the eggs into the pan and gently stir until softly scrambled.
- Add Rice & Vegetables: Add the cooked rice and stir-fry until the grains are separated. Then add the mixed vegetables and diced pineapple. Mix well.
- Season: Season with light soy sauce, seasoning sauce, salt, pepper, and curry powder. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Add raisins and return the shrimp to the pan. Stir quickly over high heat for a few more seconds.
- Assemble & Serve: Turn off the heat. Spoon the fried rice into the hollowed pineapple shell. Top with roasted cashew nuts, pork floss, and chopped spring onions if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
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