Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, diced
• 1 cup mixed vegetables, frozen or fresh
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 pinch white pepper
• 2 whole eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
• 1 cup cashews, toasted

Method

1. 01
   Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
2. 02
   Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. 03
   Push the garlic to the side and add the beaten eggs. Stir until they are scrambled and fully cooked, then mix them with the garlic.
4. 04
   Add the remaining tablespoon of oil, followed by the mixed vegetables, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
5. 05
   Add the diced pineapple and cook for another 2 minutes until the pineapple is slightly caramelized.
6. 06
   Stir in the curry powder and white pepper, ensuring everything is well coated.
7. 07
   Add the day-old rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
8. 08
   Pour in the soy sauce and fish sauce, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until everything is well mixed and heated through.
9. 09
   Fold in the toasted cashews and chopped green onions.
10. 10
    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot.