Pineapple Fried Rice with Lime & Cucumber
Thai-style fried rice studded with pineapple chunks, jasmine rice, and a bright fish sauce glaze. Served with cool cucumber slices and a squeeze of lime for balance.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 6g
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old, chilled)
- 1.5 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 0.5-inch chunks
- 1 whole English cucumber
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- 1
Slice cucumber into thin rounds and set aside on a serving plate.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add rice, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon. Stir constantly for 3 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Toss in pineapple chunks and fish sauce. Stir for 2 minutes until pineapple is warm and fragrant.
- 5
Divide fried rice between two bowls and top with cucumber slices. Squeeze fresh lime over everything.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon or spatula
- serving bowls
- knife and cutting board
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