Pineapple Fried Rice
Pineapple Fried Rice is a easy Thai recipe that serves 2. 585 calories per serving. Recipe by David Nguyen on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 8 min | Total: 18 min
Cost: $3.82 total, $1.91 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Egg Yolk (large)
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (light soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 cups Cooked Rice (cold, day‑old jasmine rice)
- 0.5 cup Spam (diced into small cubes)
- 0.5 cup Pineapple (fresh or canned, drained)
- 0.5 cup Sweet Peas (frozen, thawed)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Whisk Egg Yolk and Soy Sauce
In a small mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks with soy sauce and whisk until fully blended. Set aside.
Time: PT2M
Prep Aromatics and Add‑Ins
Mince the garlic cloves. Dice the Spam and pineapple, and measure out the peas.
Time: PT3M
Sauté Garlic
Heat the butter in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: medium
Add Rice and Break Up Lumps
Add the cold rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with the spatula. Stir‑fry for 2 minutes until the grains are separated.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium
Coat Rice with Egg Mixture
Pour the whisked egg mixture over the rice. Quickly stir‑fry, ensuring each grain is coated. Cook for about 2 minutes until the egg is set but not scrambled.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium
Add Spam, Pineapple, and Peas
Add the diced Spam, pineapple chunks, and sweet peas. Stir‑fry for another 2 minutes until everything is heated through.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: medium
Season and Serve
Season the fried rice with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Give a final toss, then serve hot directly from the pan or transfer to a bowl.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 585
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbohydrates
- 70 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Dietary info: Contains pork, Contains meat, Not vegetarian, Contains dairy
Allergens: Egg, Soy, Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 18, 2026








