Pineapple Fried Rice with Edamame

15 minutes to assemble
15 minutes to cook
Total time: 30 minutes

6 cups

15 minutes to assemble
15 minutes to cook
Total time: 30 minutes

6 cups

This recipe makes a great brunch, light dinner or side dish. Fragrant pineapple fried rice is a staple in Thailand.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup edamame*
1/2 cup chopped shallots
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon tamari or gluten free soy sauce
2 teaspoons Fish Sauce
3 cups cooked Jasmine Rice (day old)**
1 1/2 cups fresh chopped pineapple
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
2 eggs, beaten
Optional: 1/2 English cucumber, sliced into quarters
*Note: Edamame are immature soybeans found fresh in the produce department or frozen in the freezer section of the supermarket.
**1 cup uncooked Jasmine Rice equals 3 cups cooked

Add 3 tablespoons of oil to a large skillet and heat to medium-high.
Add edamame, shallots, ginger and garlic. Stir-fry until garlic starts to turn golden. Add tamari and Fish Sauce. Simmer a few seconds.
Add Jasmine Rice, pineapple and peanuts. Stir-fry until heated through.
Push rice to side of skillet and add remaining tablespoon oil. Pour eggs into skillet and scramble. Mix into rice and spoon fried rice into serving dish.
Garnish with cucumber, if desired.

The original, authentic Thai rice. Jasmine rice’s aromatic flavor and soft texture makes it the perfect addition to any meal.

Thais use Fish Sauce the way other cultures use soy sauce. Its savory and salty flavors are perfect for stir-frys, curries, marinades and dressings.