The BEST Pineapple Fried Rice (Easy 15-Minute Recipe!)

This Pineapple Fried Rice recipe is ready from start to finish in just 15 minutes! It is quick, easy to make, and tastes even better than takeout. Learn how to make the best homemade pineapple fried rice with this Chinese restaurant-style recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

You are going to love this pineapple fried rice recipe! It is surprisingly speedy to make and is more flavorful than any takeout fried rice I’ve ever ordered. Keep reading to learn how to make vegetarian fried rice with pineapple, along with my best tips for cooking fried rice at home.

Tips for Making Homemade Fried Rice

Here are a few important pointers for making the best homemade fried rice with pineapple:

• Use a wok or large skillet: For best results, use a pan that seems large for the amount of rice and other ingredients you are using. This allows the ingredients in the pan to heat up quickly and evenly. Additionally, it gives you plenty of room to toss everything together without anything falling out of the pan.
• Use butter: Japanese steakhouses use a big pat of butter when they’re making fried rice for good reason. Using butter (instead of oil) makes the rice brown up perfectly and just makes everything taste so much better.
• Use long-grain, white rice: This type of rice cooks up fluffy and not sticky, with individual grains remaining distinct and firm. I find that Jasmine or Basmati rice gives the best consistency, fragrance, and flavor.
• Use cold, cooked rice: The key to making perfect fried rice is using leftover, refrigerated rice. This is due to the fact that chilled (preferably day-old) rice will separate nicely and won’t clump together in the pan. A freshly-cooked batch of warm rice will not fry well when it hits the hot pan, and will result in mushy clumps.

Be sure to use my tips above to ensure your fried rice turns out perfect every single time!

Pineapple Fried Rice Ingredients

Alright, before we get to the recipe, let’s talk ingredients. To make homemade pineapple fried rice, you will need:

• Pineapple: They add sweet, juicy bursts of flavor to this recipe. Either fresh or canned pineapple can be used.
• Butter: Again, butter just makes everything better. I recommend using grass-fed butter if you can.
• Eggs: These add a good dose of protein, flavor and texture to the rice. If possible, you should use organic, pasture-raised eggs for maximum health benefits.
• Garlic, ginger, and green onions: These three ingredients are collectively known as the holy trinity of Chinese cuisine. They are used to build a solid foundation of flavors and aromas in Chinese-style meals.
• Cooked, chilled rice: Make sure your rice has been cooked in advance and thoroughly chilled in the fridge in a sealed container. As I said before, freshly-cooked rice will not work well in this recipe.
• Yellow onions, carrots, and peas: This is the base mix of vegetables that I used to make this recipe, but feel free to substitute any other stir-fry vegetables you have on hand.
• Soy sauce: This savory condiment forms the base of the rice’s flavor. You could also use tamari, which is essentially gluten-free soy sauce. I recommend always purchasing high-quality organic tamari and soy sauce. Soybeans are one of the top GMO and pesticide-laden crops, so it’s worth spending the extra money on organic.
• Sriracha: This spicy sauce adds a good amount of heat without overpowering the rest of the flavors in the dish.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Pineapple Fried Rice

Full instructions are included in the recipe below. But as a brief overview, to make this pineapple fried rice recipe, simply:

1. Saute the veggies and eggs: Cook the vegetables and aromatics in a bit of butter until tender. Then push them to one side of the pan and cook the eggs on the other side.
2. Add the rice, pineapple, and sauces: Next, add the rice, pineapple, soy sauce, and Sriracha. Stir-fry the mixture for a couple minutes to pull all the flavors together.
3. Garnish and serve: Finally, sprinkle some sliced green onions over top and serve up your rice.

That’s it! This is truly a quick and easy Chinese-style dinner recipe that is absolutely bursting with flavor.

More Easy Takeout-Style Recipes

Interested in cooking more simple takeout-inspired meals at home? Here are a few of my favorite takeout-style recipes:

• Easy Teriyaki Chicken Recipe
• Korean Bulgogi Ground Beef
• The Best Chicken Fried Rice
• Pineapple Shrimp Recipe
• Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe

If you make this Pineapple Fried Rice recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡

The BEST Pineapple Fried Rice (Easy 15-Minute Recipe!)

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This Pineapple Fried Rice recipe tastes even better than takeout! Learn how to make the best homemade pineapple fried rice with this quick and easy vegetarian recipe.

Alia Kay

4.84 from 12 votes

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Main, Side

Cuisine Chinese

Servings 4 servings

Calories 310 calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 2 cups chopped pineapple, fresh or canned
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha
• 2 green onions, finely chopped

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Instructions

• Melt the butter in a wok or a large frying pan set over medium heat.
• Add the onion and frozen vegetables. Cook for 4 minutes until softened.
• Stir in the garlic and ginger. Cook for a minute further until fragrant.
• Push all of the vegetables to one side of the pan. Add the eggs to the other side and scramble constantly until cooked through.
• Add the cooked rice, pineapple, soy sauce, and Sriracha to the pan. Stir-fry the mixture for 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle with green onions and serve warm.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

The BEST Pineapple Fried Rice (Easy 15-Minute Recipe!)

Amount per Serving

Calories

310

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

6

g

9

%

Saturated Fat

 

3

g

19

%

Trans Fat

 

0.1

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Cholesterol

 

89

mg

30

%

Sodium

 

669

mg

29

%

Potassium

 

385

mg

11

%

Carbohydrates

 

56

g

19

%

Fiber

 

5

g

21

%

Sugar

 

10

g

11

%

Protein

 

10

g

20

%

Vitamin A

 

6966

IU

139

%

Vitamin C

 

52

mg

63

%

Calcium

 

70

mg

7

%

Iron

 

2

mg

11

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.

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