Tiki-Style Pineapple Fried Rice with Charred Scallions
A vibrant fried rice dish featuring sweet pineapple, smoky charred scallions, and tropical spices for an island-inspired meal. This asian fusion-inspired rice & grains ready in about 25 minutes pairs cooked jasmine rice, chilled, pineapple chunks, scallions, trimmed and halved for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 6 scallions, trimmed and halved
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced roasted cashews
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro
- for serving lime wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 halved scallions and cook for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until they develop charred blackened edges and a smoky aroma. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add remaining 2 tbsp vegetable oil and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper and 1 cup pineapple chunks, stir-frying for 2 minutes until softened and juicy.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 cups chilled cooked jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps. Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tsp light brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper. Toss everything to combine well and heat through for 4-5 minutes until rice is steaming hot and slightly crisp on the bottom.
- Step 5: Chop the charred scallions roughly and fold into the rice along with 1/4 cup sliced roasted cashews and 2 tbsp fresh chopped cilantro.
- Step 6: Serve hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Tiki-Style Pineapple Fried Rice with Charred Scallions take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Tiki-Style Pineapple Fried Rice with Charred Scallions?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep cooked jasmine rice, chilled from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Tiki-Style Pineapple Fried Rice with Charred Scallions?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Tiki-Style Pineapple Fried Rice with Charred Scallions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Tiki-Style Pineapple Fried Rice with Charred Scallions?
Asian Fusion rice & grains like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
