Thai Heavenly Pineapple Fried Rice (Vegetarian)
"This classic Thai pineapple fried rice recipe is real vegetarian Thai food. Make this easy fried rice at home - it's as good or better than take-out fried rice! Thai jasmine rice is fried up with chunks of pineapple, plus cashews, peas, and currents with a curry-flavored sauce. Includes cooking tips to create perfect fried rice every time. Proof that vegetarian Thai cooking is anything but boring. Mmmm - heavenly!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 small can pineapple chunks, drained, OR 1+1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (instructions below)
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3-4 cups cooked rice, preferably several days old (Tip: if fresh, leave for an hour or more in the refrigerator uncovered)
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1/4 cup vegetable or faux chicken stock (or regular chicken stock if non-vegetarian)
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2 shallots, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 red or green chili, thinly sliced, OR 1/4 to 3/4 tsp. dried crushed chili (chili flakes)
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1 egg (vegans can omit)*
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½ cup frozen peas
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optional: 1 small carrot, grated (about 1/4 cup)
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¼ cup currants OR rainsins
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½ cup roasted unsalted whole cashews
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3 spring onions, finely sliced
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1/3 cup fresh coriander
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STIR-FRY SAUCE:
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3 Tbps. soy sauce (OR substitute fish sauce if non-vegetarian)
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2 tsp. curry powder
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optional: 1/2 tsp. sugar
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