Festive Pineapple-Baked Fried Rice for Lunar New Year
Festive Pineapple-Baked Fried Rice for Lunar New Year pairs fragrant jasmine rice with sweet pineapple, smoky Chinese sausage, and tender vegetables, creating a balanced mix of sweet and savory notes in every bite. Baking the rice in a hollowed pineapple infuses the grains with tropical aroma and a subtle caramelized edge, ideal for celebratory gatherings or a standout main course during holiday dinners.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Rinse the jasmine rice and add it to a rice cooker with water. Cook the rice following the manufacturer's directions, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- 3
Slice the pineapple in half lengthwise. Remove the flesh, leaving a thin layer on the skin. Chop 1/2 cup of the flesh and place it in a bowl. Reserve the rest of the flesh for another use. Set the pineapple 'bowls' on a baking sheet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- 5
Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 6
Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook until set, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cut into small pieces. Fluff the cooked rice with a paddle.
- 7
In a separate dry skillet, cook and stir the Chinese sausage until the fat renders, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a bowl, keeping the fat in the skillet.
- 8
Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons oil into the skillet used for the sausage. Heat it until you can feel the heat above the skillet. Stir in the carrot for 1 minute. Add the onion, peas, and corn; stir-fry until the onion softens, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1/2 of the rice and stir well to combine. Mix in the remaining rice. Add the egg pieces and sausage slices. Fold in the pineapple cubes evenly.
- 9
Spoon the fried rice into the pineapple bowls. Cover with aluminum foil.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 545.72 kcal High
- Protein 12.28 g Good Source
- Carbs 78.95 g Moderate
- Total Fat 21.7 g High
- Saturated Fat 5.67 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 125.48 mg High
- Sodium 227.69 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.76 g Good Source
- Sugar 25.1 g High
- Added Sugar 1.88 g Low Source
- Calcium 64.93 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.88 mg Moderate
- Potassium 448.86 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 36.48 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 46.66 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.89 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Festive Pineapple Baked Fried Rice for Lunar New Year is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chinese Sausage, Corn, Diced Carrots, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 545.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Festive Pineapple-Baked Fried Rice for Lunar New Year?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Festive Pineapple-Baked Fried Rice for Lunar New Year made of?
- The main ingredients are Chinese Sausage, Corn, Diced Carrots, Diced Onion, Eggs. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Festive Pineapple-Baked Fried Rice for Lunar New Year?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Festive Pineapple-Baked Fried Rice for Lunar New Year?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 545.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Festive Pineapple-Baked Fried Rice for Lunar New Year easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 10 steps.
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