Is it really better with fresh pineapple?
Yes, noticeably. Fresh pineapple is tart, juicy, and slightly fibrous in a way that canned cannot replicate. The acidity also brightens the surrounding salty rice.
Chinese · dinner
Pineapple Fried Rice: Cantonese Takeaway Version Done Well
#chinese#cantonese#rice#fried-rice#dinner
25m
Total time
4
Servings
460
kcal
easy
Difficulty
May 18, 2026
INGREDIENTS.
4
Grain
- 600 g day-old cooked jasmine rice
Produce
- 200 g fresh pineapple
- 3 stalks scallions
- 60 g frozen peas
Fish
- 150 g raw shrimp
Meat
- 80 g char siu (roast pork)
Dairy
- 2 large eggs
Sauce
- 25 ml light soy sauce
- 10 ml fish sauce
Spice
- 2 g white pepper
Pantry
- 10 ml sesame oil
- 45 ml neutral oil
THE METHOD.
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FAQ · Things people ask
About this recipe.
Can I serve it in the pineapple shell?
Yes -- hollow out half a pineapple and use it as the serving vessel. It is purely theatrical but effective.
What protein works best?
Shrimp and char siu are the Cantonese standard. Diced chicken thigh or scallops also work. Keep the protein small -- 1-2cm pieces -- so it distributes evenly through the rice.
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