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Sweet, savoury, and a little bit spicy, this fried rice packs a tropical punch. With fragrant Thai flavours, juicy pineapple, and fresh, crunchy vegetables in every bite, it’s the perfect side for a balmy summer spread.

You will need

Serves 4

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 3 cups cooked day-old rice
  • 1 carrot, julienne
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 red capsicum, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
  • 1/2 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup spring onions, sliced

For the sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon vegan fysh sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegan oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chilli
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Thai curry powder

To serve:

  • Roasted cashews
  • Sprouts
  • Fresh chilli, sliced
  • Coriander

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Directions

20 mins to prep

15 mins to cook

  1. Step 1

    Heat a wok over high heat until hot. Add 1 teaspoon oil and swirl to coat, add the onions and stir fry until translucent.

  2. Step 2

    Add the pineapple and stir fry for 2 minutes before adding the rest of the vegetables and oil.

  3. Step 3

    Stir fry all the vegetables for 2–3 minutes and then add the cooked rice and stir fry until heated through.

  4. Step 4

    In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients and then add to the wok and stir-fry until all the rice is coated.

  5. Step 5

    In a small fry pan on medium heat, add the cashews and toast for about 2 minutes until they are golden brown.

  6. Step 6

    Take the fried rice off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander, sprouts, fresh chilli and toasted cashews and enjoy!

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Recipe: Koori Kitchen / Georgia Smith