This vegan pineapple fried rice has everything you need for a delicious meal. It has sweet chunks of pineapple, fresh veggies, and protein-packed tofu and cashews. Fancy it up by using a fresh pineapple to serve it in!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: dinner, Lunch, Side
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4
Calories: 281kcal
Author: Jeeca Uy | Vegan Asian Cookbook
Ingredients
3cupscooked and cooled rice, leftover is best(500 grams)
14ouncesextra-firm tofu(400 grams)
3tablespoonsneutral oil(45 ml)
½teaspoonsaltdivided, plus more to taste if needed
1cupfresh or canned pineapple chunks, sliced into ½" (1.3-cm) cubes(165 grams)
⅓cuproasted cashews(45 grams)
½cupchopped scallions, plus more for garnishing(30 grams)
½cupseeded and diced tomatoes(90 grams)
Instructions
Place the rice in a large bowl and carefully break apart with a spoon to separate the grains. Set aside. If using freshly cooked rice, leave the rice to cool in front of a fan for 10 minutes for the moisture to evaporate.
Press the tofu for at least 10 minutes to drain any excess liquid (see page 11 for more details). Afterward, slice into ½-inch (1.3-cm) cubes.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add the oil. Once hot, add the tofu cubes. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of the salt over the tofu and then give it a good mix. Pan-fry the tofu cubes, flipping them about every 2 minutes, until golden brown and crisp on all sides, about 10 minutes total. Move the tofu to the side of the pan.
Add the onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes, or until the bell pepper is tender. Add the rice and then season with the soy sauce, coconut sugar, curry powder and chili powder or fresh chile. Mix well and then season with the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt and the white pepper.
Add the pineapple and increase the heat to high. Give the mixture a good stir and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Add the cashews, scallions and tomato. Mix well and cook for 2 more minutes. Adjust the seasoning according to desired taste, as needed.
Turn off the heat and then serve the rice in bowls or pineapple bowls. Garnish the rice with more chopped scallions, if desired. Enjoy while hot!