Hainanese Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice
Hainanese Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice is a delicious and fragrant dish that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the savory flavors of shrimp and rice. This recipe is a popular dish in Hainan cuisine, known for its fresh and light flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil and sauté the shrimp until pink and cooked through. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- In the same wok, add a bit more oil if needed and scramble the beaten eggs. Once cooked, remove from the wok and set aside.
- Add a bit more oil to the wok if needed, then sauté the garlic and onions until fragrant.
- Add the diced pineapple and red bell pepper to the wok and stir-fry for a few minutes.
- Stir in the cooked rice, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is heated through and well combined with the other ingredients.
- Return the cooked shrimp and scrambled eggs to the wok and toss to mix everything together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the chopped green onions and cilantro.
- Remove from heat and serve the Hainanese Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Wok or Skillet Cutting Board Knife Measuring Cups and Spoons
Tools
Stove Spatula Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the Hainanese Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice with a side of fresh cucumber slices and a sprinkle of chili flakes for an extra kick.
Tips & tricks
For best results, use day-old cooked rice to ensure the perfect texture of the fried rice.
Cost
$15