Pineapple Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pineapple (fresh, diced)
• 3 cups Cooked Rice (day‑old, chilled)
• 2 cups Mixed Vegetables (e.g., peas, carrots, bell pepper, chopped)
• 2 large Egg Whites (separated from yolks)
• 2 large Egg Yolks (for golden color)
• 8 oz Shrimp (peeled and deveined, optional)
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce (optional, adds umami)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (for stir‑frying)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Dice the fresh pineapple, chop the mixed vegetables into bite‑size pieces, separate the egg whites from the yolks, and set everything in separate bowls.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat Oil and Sauté Veggies

   Add 2 Tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet and heat over medium‑high heat. Add the chopped vegetables and pineapple, stir‑fry for about 3 minutes until they start to soften and the pineapple caramelizes slightly.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium-high heat

3. Scramble Egg Whites

   Push the veggies to the side of the pan, pour in the egg whites, and scramble quickly until just set.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium-high heat

4. Add Rice

   Add the day‑old rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with the spatula. Stir‑fry for 5 minutes, allowing the rice to get a light toast and absorb the flavors.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium-high heat

5. Incorporate Egg Yolks

   Create a well in the center, drizzle the two egg yolks, and quickly stir them through the rice to give it a golden hue.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium-high heat

6. Season the Fried Rice

   Add 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp fish sauce, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Stir‑fry another 2 minutes so the seasonings are evenly distributed.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium-high heat

7. Add Shrimp (Optional)

   If using shrimp, add the peeled shrimp now and cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until they turn pink and are just cooked through.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium-high heat

8. Serve

   Transfer the fried rice to a serving bowl or, for extra flair, spoon it into a hollowed‑out pineapple half. Garnish with extra pineapple chunks or chopped cilantro if desired.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

12 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

3 g