Thai-Style Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe | 20-Min Chinese Street Food

Instructions

1. 1Dry-toast the cashews in a dry pan over medium heat, shaking occasionally, until golden and fragrant — about 3 minutes. Remove and set aside. This step is non-negotiable for crunch.

   干焙腰果

   🔍 Look for Medium heat 3 分钟 · 3 minutes

   Visual: 腰果变浅金色，散发坚果香气Cashews turn light golden and release a nutty aroma

   You know it's right when: 呈金黄色，散发坚果香；无烟Golden color and nutty smell; no smoke

2. 2Heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high. Add beaten eggs, scramble until just set (soft curds), about 30 seconds. Remove to plate.

   滑炒鸡蛋

   🔍 Look for Medium-high 30 秒 · 30 seconds

   Visual: 鸡蛋柔软有光泽Eggs are soft curds, still glossy

   You know it's right when: 无流动蛋液；蛋块湿润No runny liquid; curds still moist

3. 3Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Toss in onion and garlic. Stir-fry 30 seconds until onion softens and becomes fragrant.

   爆香洋葱大蒜

   🔍 Look for High heat 30 秒 · 30 seconds

   Visual: 洋葱边缘变透明；大蒜滋啦作响Onion turns translucent at edges; garlic sizzles

   You know it's right when: 香气四溢，未上色Aromatic, no browning

4. 4Add curry powder to the empty side of the wok, let it sizzle 10 seconds to bloom the spices, then fold into the onion. (Blooming releases the essential oils in the curry.)

   煸香咖喱粉

   🔍 Look for High heat 10 秒 · 10 seconds

   Visual: 咖喱粉颜色变深，散发浓郁金黄色香气Curry powder darkens slightly and releases intense golden aroma

   You know it's right when: 香气温暖坚果感，不是生粉味Aroma is warm and nutty, not raw-powdery

5. 5Add cold rice, breaking up clumps. Press and toss until rice is evenly golden from the curry — about 2 minutes.

   下米饭炒至金黄

   🔍 Look for High heat 2 分钟 · 2 minutes

   Visual: 米饭从白色变成均匀的金黄色Rice transforms from white to a uniform golden-yellow

   You know it's right when: 每粒米都裹上颜色；没有白色斑块Every grain coated; no white patches

6. 6Add fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Toss to combine. Add the pineapple chunks and raisins — toss gently so pineapple doesn't break apart.

   调味，下菠萝葡萄干

   🔍 Look for High heat 30 秒 · 30 seconds

   Visual: 酱汁裹上米饭呈光泽；菠萝温热但保持块状Sauce coats rice glossy; pineapple warm but holding shape

   You know it's right when: 菠萝刚热透，依然紧实Pineapple just warmed through, still firm

7. 7Fold in the scrambled eggs and half the cashews. Toss once more. Serve topped with remaining cashews and a pineapple wedge if you have one.

   回蛋，撒腰果出锅

   🔍 Look for

   Visual: 米饭金黄，菠萝鲜亮，腰果点缀其上Rice golden, pineapple bright, cashews scattered on top

   You know it's right when: 每勺都有米饭、菠萝、腰果和蛋白Each spoonful has rice, pineapple, cashew, and protein