World Flavors Cookbook

Khao Pad Sapparot (Pineapple Fried Rice)

Thai fried rice served in a pineapple shell — fragrant jasmine rice stir-fried with cashews, raisins, and sweet fresh pineapple.

Cuisine: Thailand

Ingredients

• 400g cold cooked jasmine rice
• 1 small fresh pineapple, halved (scoop out flesh)
• 100g shrimp or chicken, diced
• 2 eggs
• 50g cashews, toasted
• 2 tbsp raisins
• 2 spring onions, sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Scoop pineapple flesh from halves. Dice 100g of it.
2. Stir-fry protein until cooked. Push to side.
3. Add eggs, scramble briefly.
4. Add cold rice and toss over high heat.
5. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, and curry powder.
6. Add pineapple, cashews, and raisins. Toss.
7. Serve in the pineapple shell.