Who doesn't like Pineapple Fried Rice with a Twist

Pineapple Fried Rice:

1 TBL Unsalted Butter

2 TBL Oil - Vegetable, Canola work best

1 Ripe Pineapple - Replace with 1 - Can of pineapple chunks

1 TBL Sesame Oil

4 Garlic Cloves- Minced

1 Onion - Chopped Finely

1 TBL Curry Powder

1/2 tsp Ginger Powder - 1 1/2 tsp Grated Fresh Ginger

4 Cups Chilled long grain rice (Jasmine or Basmati)

1 Cup Raisins or Craisins

1/2 Cup of unsalted roasted cashews

2 Roma Tomatoes - chopped

2 TBL Fish Sauce

1 TBL Oyster Sauce

1/2 TBL Sugar

1/4 tsp Pepper

1/4 tsp salt - Salt to taste

1 Pound of Cooked Chicken or Shrimp can be added to this dish.

Soy Sauce if desired

Green Onions thinly Sliced to taste/garnish

Directions:

Melt butter with 1 TBL of oil in large wok or skillet.

Add pineapple until caramelized. Remove from pan.

Add 1 TBL of oil plus 1 TBL sesame oil and add onions.

Add curry powder, ginger powder, garlic and cook 3 minutes.

Add COLD rice to the pan and give it a good stir. Coat the rice good with the onion, garlic and seasonings.

Add the Cashews, tomatoes, pineapple, + cooked chicken/shrimp if using, fish sauce, oyster sauce, salt and pepper.

Stir to combine.

Top with Soy Sauce and additional Sesame Oil.

Garnish with Green Onions.

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