Thai Basil Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.Peel and dice pineapple and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Use ½ cup for this recipe.

step 2

• STEP 1.In a preheated pan add 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tsp chopped garlic. Lightly stir fry to infuse into the oil. Add ½ cup spring onion bulbs and leaves. Briskly stir fry on high heat to retain the crunch of the vegetables.

step 3

• STEP 1.Next add ½ cup chopped red bell peppers, ½ cup chopped green capsicum, ½ finely chopped carrots, ½ cup chopped beans, salt to taste. Briskly stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes till vegetables turn a little tender but are still crunchy.

step 4

• STEP 1.Then add ½ cup cooked pineapple, 1 cup chopped thai basil, 1 tbsp red chilli sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce. Stir fry for a few seconds till all the ingredients in the pan are well combined.

step 5

• STEP 1.At this stage add 2 cups of cooked rice. The rice should be cooked to a grainy texture and not soft and mushy. Toss together. Check for salt and adjust accordingly. Cover the pan and allow to steam cook for 3 to 4 minutes so the race can absorb all the flavours.

step 6

• STEP 1.Thai basil pineapple fried rice is ready. Serve with kung pow tofu or gobi manchurian.