Pineapple Fried Rice by Christy Innouvong

Want something fun and festive for summer? Impress your friends with this family favorite recipe adapted from our friends at Courageous Kitchen. A little sweet, a little salty, and oh so savory -- everyone will be asking for seconds!

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 8 deveined shrimp or 1 cup protein of choice
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups cooked rice (day old is best)
• 1 cup onions, diced
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• ½ cup pineapple, cut into small pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp curry powder or turmeric
• 1/2 cup roasted cashews, unsalted
• 1 stalk green onions, chopped
• ½ cup tomatoes, diced
• 2 Tbsp Thai soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tsp fish sauce
• 2 tsp coconut palm sugar
• white or black pepper to taste
• oil for frying

*Optional: Add fresh Thai basil + red chili flakes + cucumber slices for garnish

Cooking Instructions:

1. Wash and prep all ingredients. Hollow out your pineapple bowl (if using) for serving and set aside.
2. In a large pan or wok, heat to medium and add in oil and protein until thoroughly cooked.
3. Add in rice, onion, and carrots. Mix well until everything is coated, then add in wet ingredients.
4. Mix in dry ingredients and spices, stir until everything is completely coated. Make a well in the middle of the pan, crack in your eggs and scramble until well done. Mix together.
5. Remove from heat, scoop into pineapple bowl, garnish, eat, and enjoy!