Savoury jasmine rice combined with juicy sweet pineapple and spices sounds like an unusual combination but it makes a terrific tropical dish.
AuthorHungry PandaCategoryFish, VegDifficultyBeginnerSlice the pineapple lengthwise to create a pineapple bowl. Cut the interior to make a rectangle and criss cross it to help scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Finely dice the pineapple pieces, and set aside. Chop the rest of the vegetables and set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok on high heat. Add the prawns, cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove from the wok and set aside. Heat another 2 tbsp of oil in a wok on high heat and crack the egg into it, fry until the egg is half cooked, break the yolk and cut into the white with your spatula.
Push the egg to one side of the wok to allow space for your rice, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok and once smoking hot, add the cooked and cooled rice to the wok and mix well, trying to separate rice so as to remove any clumps.
Once the rice is mixed, add the veg and stir fry until well mixed. Add the curry powder, turmeric,
pineapple, cashews and mix into the rice.
Return the prawns to the pan, continuing to stir- fry. Add a splash of light soy sauce and fish sauce
then season with white pepper and add a dash of sesame oil, taste and adjust.
Ingredients
Directions
Slice the pineapple lengthwise to create a pineapple bowl. Cut the interior to make a rectangle and criss cross it to help scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Finely dice the pineapple pieces, and set aside. Chop the rest of the vegetables and set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok on high heat. Add the prawns, cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink. Remove from the wok and set aside. Heat another 2 tbsp of oil in a wok on high heat and crack the egg into it, fry until the egg is half cooked, break the yolk and cut into the white with your spatula.
Push the egg to one side of the wok to allow space for your rice, add 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the wok and once smoking hot, add the cooked and cooled rice to the wok and mix well, trying to separate rice so as to remove any clumps.
Once the rice is mixed, add the veg and stir fry until well mixed. Add the curry powder, turmeric,
pineapple, cashews and mix into the rice.
Return the prawns to the pan, continuing to stir- fry. Add a splash of light soy sauce and fish sauce
then season with white pepper and add a dash of sesame oil, taste and adjust.
Decorate with spring onion and chilli scattered on top. Canned pineapple will also be okay in a pinch. You won’t get the same wow effect but it will taste just as good.