This is a special fried rice popular in Thai restaurants and called khao pad. It has a bit of heat a little sweetness and some crunch. —Joanna Yuen, San Jose, California
Curried Fried Rice with Pineapple
Curried Fried Rice with Pineapple
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups cold cooked rice
- 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/2 cup lightly salted cashews
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 3 tablespoons chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; add eggs. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When eggs are completely cooked, remove to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onion and shallots; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in rice, pineapple, cashews, peas, cilantro, raisins, broth, fish sauce, curry, sugar and pepper flakes; heat through. Chop egg into small pieces; add to rice mixture.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 289 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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