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Thai Fried Rice

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Thai Fried Rice offers a vibrant and fulfilling meal with a perfect blend of sweet pineapple and savory vegetables. It’s quick to prepare, making it a perfect choice for busy nights.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp vegan butter or oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 34 mushrooms, finely diced
  • 1 small carrot, finely diced
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 cups cooked rice (preferably cooked the day before)
  • 3 tbsp tamarind juice
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 bird’s eye chilis, finely minced (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 pineapple (about 1/2 cup), diced
  • Optional toppings: 1/4 cup green onions, 1/4 cup roasted peanuts

Instructions

  • Heat vegan butter or oil in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
  • Add diced mushrooms, carrots, and bell pepper; cook until tender.
  • Add remaining vegan butter or oil and day-old rice, sautéing for about 5 minutes.
  • Mix tamarind juice, maple syrup, soy sauce, and chilis in a bowl, then pour over the rice mixture.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring to combine.
  • Stir in diced pineapple and serve warm with optional toppings.

Notes

Using day-old rice improves the texture for frying.
Adjust the number of chilis to control spice levels.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-fry
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 5
  • Cholesterol: 0