Curried Fried Rice with Pineapple

Name: Curried Fried Rice with Pineapple
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Thai
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

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Joanna Yuen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jul. 19, 2022

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

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Curried Fried Rice with Pineapple

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Yield:8 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:10 min

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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

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Directions

1
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.

2
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.