GINGER PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE

Ginger Pineapple Fried Rice image

Provided by Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez

Yield Makes 10 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
3 1/3 cups water
1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger
5 scallions (white and pale green parts separated from greens), finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 cup diced (1/4 inch) cored peeled fresh pineapple (labeled "extra sweet")
1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

Steps:

Rinse rice in several changes of cold water in a large bowl until water runs clear. Drain in a colander.
Transfer rice to a 4-quart heavy saucepan, then add water (3 1/3 cups) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until steam holes appear on surface and water is absorbed, about 13 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, tightly covered and undisturbed, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and spread in a large shallow baking pan to cool quickly, about 45 minutes. Chill, covered with plastic wrap, at least 4 hours.
Heat a wok or 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until a drop of water vaporizes instantly. Pour oil around side of wok, then tilt wok to swirl oil, coating side. When oil just begins to smoke, stir-fry ginger, white and pale green parts of scallions, and salt until fragrant, about 1 minute. Crumble rice into wok and stir-fry until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat, then add scallion greens, pineapple, and sesame oil, tossing to combine. Season with salt.