Sri Lankan Pineapple Rice Recipe – Easy Tropical Pineapple Fried Rice
Delicious Sri Lankan Pineapple Rice – sweet, savory, and colorful fried rice with pineapple, vegetables, and cashews, perfect for a tropical meal.
Ingredients
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Taste as you go. Traditional Hela cuisine balances heat, salt, and acidity by feel — trust your senses.
Method
Prepare the Ingredients
Cook the rice in advance and allow it to cool. Dice the pineapple, chop vegetables, and prepare the other ingredients.
Heat the Oil
Heat vegetable oil or coconut oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
Cook Aromatics
Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add Vegetables
Add diced carrots and green peas to the pan. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until slightly tender.
Add the Egg (Optional)
Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and scramble the egg on the other side, then mix everything together.
Add Pineapple and Cashews
Add diced pineapple and cashew nuts and stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
Add Rice and Seasoning
Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, turmeric powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well so the rice absorbs all the flavors.
Final Stir-Fry
Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle chopped spring onions on top. Serve hot, optionally in a pineapple shell for a tropical presentation.