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Pineapple Fried Rice

Type: Rice
Courses: Side dish
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

4 teaspoons 20mlVegetable oil
1   Egg - lightly beaten
2   Strips lean bacon - coarsely chopped
1/2   Onion - finely chopped (medium)
1/2 cup 118mlSmall cooked shrimp
1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozDiced ham
4   Green onions, including tops - finely chopped
4 cups 640g / 22ozCooked long-grain rice
2 tablespoons 30mlChicken broth
2 tablespoons 30mlSoy sauce
2 teaspoons 10mlSesame oil
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlSalt
2   Canned pineapple - drained, diced
1/4 cup 36g / 1.3ozChopped unsalted roasted cashews or
  Almonds - (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Place a wide frying pan with a nonstick finish over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 teaspoon of the vegetable oil, swirling to coat sides.

Pour in eggs; tilting pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook just until egg is set and feels dry on top. Remove egg from pan and let cool slightly, then cut into thin 1-inch long strips. Set aside.

Place a wok or wide frying pan over high heat until hot. Add remaining 3 teaspoons vegetable oil, swirling to coat sides. .Add bacon and onion; cook, stirring constantly, for about 1 minute or until onion is limp and translucent.

Add shrimp, ham, green onions, and rice; stir-fry until well blended. Stir in broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt. Cook and toss for 2 more minutes or until rice is heated through. Remove from heat.

Add pineapple, egg strips, and nuts; toss to mix. Place in a serving bowl.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

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