Spicy Pineapple Fried Rice

Name: Spicy Pineapple Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained; 4 scallions, chopped; 1 large red chile, finely chopped; 3 sprigs cilantro, coarsley chopped; 3 tablespoons oil, divided; 2 cups fresh shrimp, cleaned and deveined; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons nuoc nam; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; cilantro, for garnish

Submitted by Cluich

"Most pineapple fried rice dishes are too sweet for my taste, but not this one."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained
4 scallions, chopped
1 large red chile, finely chopped
3 sprigs cilantro, coarsley chopped
3 tablespoons oil, divided
2 cups fresh shrimp, cleaned and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons nuoc nam
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
cilantro, for garnish

directions

Prepare the rice according to the directions on the package and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix the pineapple, scallions, chile, and cilantro, and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in skillet, and sauté shrimp until done. Remove the shrimp from the skillet. In the same skillet, over medium heat, add the remaining oil. Sauté the garlic until golden brown. Add the cooked rice and stir. Add the nuoc nam, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir and heat thoroughly.
Fold in the pineapple mixture and the shrimp. Heat through. Garnish with cilantro and serve.