Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (chilled)
• 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
• 0.5 cup raw cashews
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium heat and toast the cashews until golden brown, then set them aside.

2. 2

   Add the remaining oil to the wok and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the chilled jasmine rice to the pan, breaking up any large clumps with a spatula.

4. 4

   Sprinkle the turmeric and curry powder over the rice, stirring constantly until the rice is evenly coated and bright yellow.

5. 5

   Stir in the soy sauce and fish sauce, tossing the rice to distribute the seasoning evenly.

6. 6

   Fold in the fresh pineapple chunks and frozen peas, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the fruit is warm and the peas are tender.

7. 7

   Add the toasted cashews and half of the green onions back into the pan, tossing one last time to combine.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and garnish with the remaining green onions before serving.