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Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Tomatoes

Fragrant jasmine rice tossed with fresh pineapple, tomatoes, and a hit of fish sauce and lime — crispy, bright, and ready in 15 minutes. A vegetarian take on the Bangkok street-stall classic.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
285
Protein
4g
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Tomatoes
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add chilled rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry until each grain is coated and edges begin to crisp, 3–4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Toss in pineapple and green onions, then drizzle with fish sauce and lime juice.

  4. Step 4

    Stir constantly until fragrant and pineapple just softens at edges, about 1 minute.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer to bowls, top with fresh tomato slices and cilantro, and finish with lime zest.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • microplane zester
  • knife and cutting board

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