| Pineapple and Cashew Fried Rice |
A quick and tasty Thai-style fried rice with pineapple, cashews, ... |
vegetarian, asian, quick dinner, main dish, Thai cuisine, spicy |
{"title":"Pineapple and Cashew Fried Rice","description":"A quick and tasty Thai-style fried rice with pineapple, cashews, and a hint of spice, perfect for a healthy vegetarian dinner.","full_ingredient_list":["2 tablespoons coconut oil or quality vegetable oil","2 eggs, beaten with a dash of salt","1 \u00bd cups chopped fresh pineapple","1 large red bell pepper, diced","\u00be cup chopped green onions (about \u00bd bunch)","2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced","\u00bd cup chopped raw, unsalted cashews","2 cups cooked and chilled long-grain brown rice","1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce","1 to 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha","1 small lime","Handful of fresh cilantro leaves, torn","Salt to taste"],"components":[{"name":"Fried Rice Base","ingredients":[{"name":"coconut oil or quality vegetable oil","quantity":"2 tablespoons","preparation_notes":"divided","substitutions":["vegetable oil"]},{"name":"eggs","quantity":"2","preparation_notes":"beaten with a dash of salt","substitutions":["egg substitutes"]},{"name":"fresh pineapple","quantity":"1 \u00bd cups","preparation_notes":"chopped"},{"name":"red bell pepper","quantity":"1 large","preparation_notes":"diced","substitutions":["yellow bell pepper"]},{"name":"green onions","quantity":"\u00be cup","preparation_notes":"chopped (about \u00bd bunch)","substitutions":["shallots"]},{"name":"garlic","quantity":"2 cloves","preparation_notes":"pressed or minced","substitutions":["garlic powder"]},{"name":"raw, unsalted cashews","quantity":"\u00bd cup","preparation_notes":"chopped","substitutions":["peanuts"]},{"name":"brown rice","quantity":"2 cups","preparation_notes":"cooked and chilled, preferably long-grain brown jasmine rice","substitutions":["white rice"]},{"name":"reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce","quantity":"1 tablespoon","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["regular soy sauce"]},{"name":"chili garlic sauce or sriracha","quantity":"1 to 2 teaspoons","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["hot sauce"]},{"name":"lime","quantity":"1 small","preparation_notes":"halved","substitutions":["lemon"]},{"name":"cilantro leaves","quantity":"Handful","preparation_notes":"torn into little pieces","substitutions":["parsley"]},{"name":"Salt","quantity":"to taste","preparation_notes":""}],"tools_and_equipment":["Large wok or frying pan","Serving bowl","Spoon"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Heat a large wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1 teaspoon of oil.","tips":"Make sure the pan is hot enough before adding oil."},{"step_number":2,"description":"Add the beaten eggs and cook, stirring frequently, until scrambled and lightly set. Transfer to a bowl.","tips":"Stir constantly to prevent overcooking."},{"step_number":3,"description":"Wipe out the pan if needed, then add 1 tablespoon oil. Add pineapple and red pepper, cooking until pineapple caramelizes, about 3 to 5 minutes.","tips":"Keep stirring to avoid burning."},{"step_number":4,"description":"Add green onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Transfer to the bowl with eggs.","tips":"Garlic burns easily; do not allow it to overcook."},{"step_number":5,"description":"Reduce heat to medium, add 2 teaspoons of oil, and cook cashews until fragrant. Stir in cooked rice.","tips":"Keep stirring to evenly heat the rice."},{"step_number":6,"description":"Return egg mixture to the pan, stir to combine, and warm through. Add tamari and chili garlic sauce, adjusting to taste.","tips":"Break up large chunks of egg with a spoon."},{"step_number":7,"description":"Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the dish, stir well, and season with salt. Place in serving bowls.","tips":"Taste and adjust seasoning as needed."},{"step_number":8,"description":"Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges, tamari, and chili sauce on the side.","tips":"Fresh lime juice enhances flavors."}]}],"prep_time":"15 minutes","cook_time":"10 minutes","total_time":"25 minutes","servings":"2 to 4 servings","tags":["vegetarian","asian","quick dinner","main dish","Thai cuisine","spicy"],"notes":"Chilled, leftover rice works best as it is less sticky. This dish is easily customizable with extra vegetables or protein such as tofu."} |
