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Pineapple Basil Fried Rice (Thai)

Thai Pineapple basil fried is made with fresh pineapple, fried tofu, edamame and lots loaded with flavors.A quick recipe to make in few minutes.
Course dinner, lunch, Rice recipes, Vegetarian
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Basil fried rice, Indian Vegetarian Recipes, pineapple fried rice, Quick Fried rice recipe, Thai basil fried rice, Thai fried rice, Tofu
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author hameesha

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Cooked Rice Jasmine rice for additional flavor
  • ½ cup Fried Tofu Add more if needed
  • 1 cup Pineapple pieces
  • ¼ cup cooked Edamame
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • ½ Onion diced (1/3 cup)
  • 4 garlic pods
  • 5-6 Dried Chiles soak in hot water , reduce for less heat
  • 1 small Carrot diced to 1/4 cup
  • ½ Red pepper sliced
  • 8- 10 Basil leaves
  • 1 tsp Soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Vinegar
  • ½ tsp Pepper powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Cook Edamame as per directions. Pan Fry tofu and set aside.
  • Cook Rice and cool completely. Use left over rice for a fluffier fried rice.
  • To make red paste. Soak dried red chiles in hot water, drain water and crush to a paste along with garlic and set aside.
  • Heat a skillet , add oil and fry onions till slightly cooked. Add crushed red paste and sauce for minute. Add diced carrots, sliced bell peppers and sauce for a minute or two. Add pineapple pieces and cook for minute.
  • Add cooked Edamame , fried tofu, salt, pepper, vinegar, soy sauce and mix well to combine.
  • Now add cooked rice and mix well till combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add fresh basil leaves , mix and turn off the heat.
  • Garnish with spring onions and transfer to the pineapple bowl or any serving bowl and Enjoy.