Ginger Pineapple Fried Rice

Serves: 6

Jonathan Flatley

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

50

Sweetness

53

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.2

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3.333333 cups

Water

1 cup

Peanut

1.5 tsps

Kosher Salt

Directions:

1

Rinse rice in several changes of cold water in a large bowl until water runs clear

2

Drain in a colander

3

Transfer rice to a 4-quart heavy saucepan, then add water (3 1/3 cups) and bring to a boil

4

Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until steam holes appear on surface and water is absorbed, about 13 minutes

5

Remove from heat and let stand, tightly covered and undisturbed, 5 minutes

6

Fluff rice with a fork and spread in a large shallow baking pan to cool quickly, about 45 minutes

7

Chill, covered with plastic wrap, at least 4 hours

8

Heat a wok or 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until a drop of water vaporizes instantly

9

Pour oil around side of wok, then tilt wok to swirl oil, coating side

10

When oil just begins to smoke, stir-fry ginger, white and pale green parts of scallions, and salt until fragrant, about 1 minute

11

Crumble rice into wok and stir-fry until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes

12

Remove from heat, then add scallion greens, pineapple, and sesame oil, tossing to combine

13

Season with salt

14

Rinse rice in several changes of cold water in a large bowl until water runs clear

15

Drain in a colander

16

Transfer rice to a 4-quart heavy saucepan, then add water (3 1/3 cups) and bring to a boil

17

Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until steam holes appear on surface and water is absorbed, about 13 minutes

18

Remove from heat and let stand, tightly covered and undisturbed, 5 minutes

19

Fluff rice with a fork and spread in a large shallow baking pan to cool quickly, about 45 minutes

20

Chill, covered with plastic wrap, at least 4 hours

21

Heat a wok or 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until a drop of water vaporizes instantly

22

Pour oil around side of wok, then tilt wok to swirl oil, coating side

23

When oil just begins to smoke, stir-fry ginger, white and pale green parts of scallions, and salt until fragrant, about 1 minute

24

Crumble rice into wok and stir-fry until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes

25

Remove from heat, then add scallion greens, pineapple, and sesame oil, tossing to combine

26

Season with salt