CURRIED FRIED RICE WITH PINEAPPLE

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This is a special fried rice popular in Thai restaurants and called Khao Pad. It has a bit of heat a little sweetness and some crunch. -Joanna Yuen, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 large eggs, beaten
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups cold cooked rice
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup lightly salted cashews
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup raisins
3 tablespoons chicken broth
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; add eggs. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When eggs are completely cooked, remove to a plate and keep warm., In the same pan, stir-fry onion and shallots in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the rice, pineapple, cashews, peas, cilantro, raisins, broth, fish sauce, curry, sugar and pepper flakes; heat through. Chop egg into small pieces; add to rice mixture.

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