# Thai pineapple fried rice (from Pailin's Kitchen)

Video: [Thai Pineapple Fried Rice + Easy Pineapple Bowl](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7oGXjL-Wk) by [Pailin's Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PailinsKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$6.51 per serving, ~$13.01 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$8.49* per serving (57%) vs ordering out (~$15.00*). * Estimate: 6 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario rice dish at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 fresh pineapple pineapple
- 1 ½ tsp curry powder curry powder
- ½ tsp table salt table salt
- 1 ½ tsp sugar sugar
- ½ tsp ground white pepper ground white pepper
- 2 tsp fish sauce fish sauce
- 2 tsp soy sauce soy sauce
- optional shrimp paste in oil shrimp paste
- 1 ¼ cup uncooked jasmine rice jasmine rice
- ½ cup water water
- ½ cup coconut milk coconut milk
- 1 pandan leaf (optional) pandan leaf
- shrimp as many as you want shrimp
- oil for searing and frying oil _(amount estimated)_
- 2 eggs eggs
- 375g cooked rice cooked rice
- ½ cup onions onions
- 1 cup pineapple pineapple pieces
- ½ cup roasted cashews roasted cashews
- 1 Roma tomato Roma tomato
- 2 green onions green onions

## Steps

1. [1:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7oGXjL-Wk&t=68s) Cut the fresh pineapple in half lengthwise and carve out the flesh to create a serving bowl, setting aside small bite-sized pieces for the rice.
2. [2:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7oGXjL-Wk&t=127s) Mix together curry powder, salt, sugar, and white pepper in a small bowl.
3. [2:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7oGXjL-Wk&t=142s) Combine fish sauce and soy sauce in another small bowl.
4. [4:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7oGXjL-Wk&t=267s) Cook the jasmine rice in a rice cooker with water, coconut milk, and a pandan leaf.
5. [5:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7oGXjL-Wk&t=316s) Heat oil in a wok and sear the shrimp until browned on both sides, then remove them and set aside.
6. [6:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7oGXjL-Wk&t=392s) Crack eggs into the wok with remaining oil and scramble them.
7. [7:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7oGXjL-Wk&t=433s) Add the cooked coconut rice to the scrambled eggs in the wok and toss to break up the grains.
8. [7:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7oGXjL-Wk&t=442s) Stir in diced onions and cook until crisp.
9. [7:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7oGXjL-Wk&t=452s) Add the dry spice mixture and the liquid seasonings to the wok, tossing well.
10. [8:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7oGXjL-Wk&t=491s) Toss in the diced pineapple pieces and let them heat through while allowing the rice to toast slightly.
11. [9:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7oGXjL-Wk&t=559s) Turn off the heat and stir in roasted cashews, diced Roma tomatoes, and chopped green onions.
12. [10:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r7oGXjL-Wk&t=618s) Transfer the fried rice into the prepared hollowed pineapple half and top with the cooked shrimp and extra green onions.

## Equipment

- knife
- spoon
- small bowls
- rice cooker
- wok
- tongs
- wooden spatula

## What the video didn't say

- Exact cooking duration and heat levels for rice preparation and wok stir-frying are not specified.
- Exact yield or serving size is not stated.
- Brand and exact variety of curry powder are flexible.

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