The Best Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option while chicken is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative, while salt is a budget-friendly option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola oil is often cheaper.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango provides a different sweetness, while canned pineapple is often less expensive.

Welcome to the kitchen; introduce the recipe and its special twist with pineapple.

Dice 1 carrot and set aside.

Chop 2 bunches of scallions and set aside in a bowl.

Prepare the pineapple by cutting it in half and making squares in the fruit, avoiding cutting the skin.

Scoop out the pineapple flesh and set aside, ensuring the bowl is dry.

Dice the scooped pineapple into pieces, about 1 cup, and set aside.

Grate fresh ginger and set aside.

Season shrimp with half the amount of white pepper and a little salt, then mix and set aside.

Heat a wok and add 2 teaspoons of avocado oil, then add the shrimp, cooking for about 3 minutes on one side.

Flip shrimp and cook for an additional 2.5 minutes until fully cooked, then transfer to a plate and set aside.

Whisk 3 large eggs in a bowl, then add a teaspoon of oil to the wok and scramble the eggs until cooked, then scoop out and set aside.

Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok, then add diced carrots and stir for about 1 minute until sweaty.

Add grated ginger and stir for about 2 minutes to release flavor.

Add remaining white pepper and chili flakes (optional) for heat.

Add a splash of sesame oil for flavor.

Add snow peas and stir to combine.

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