pineapple fried rice boat

Servings: 8 servings
Rating: 3
Difficulty: easy
Category: main course
Total: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 large pineapple (about 4 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 large eggs
  • kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • one 5-ounce piece deli ham, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • one 1-inch piece ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 bunch scallions, sliced, white and green parts separated
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cups leftover cooked white rice
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped

Directions:

  • Halve the pineapple lengthwise, right through the crown, keeping it attached
  • Put both halves cut-side up in front of you. On one of the halves, use a small sharp knife to cut into and around the perimeter of the fruit about 1/4 inch in from the peel
  • Locate the core in the center. Cut it out on an angle on either side (it will look like a long v) and discard
  • Cut the remaining pineapple into a grid of small squares
  • Use a spoon to scoop the pieces out, leaving the pineapple empty
  • Chop any large pieces a little smaller and set aside in a bowl
  • Repeat with the other pineapple half, but reserve the pieces of fruit for another use
  • Whisk together the eggs and a small pinch of salt in a small bowl
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
  • Pour the eggs into the skillet and let them run freely until they cover most of the bottom
  • Cook, undisturbed, until the top is set and no longer runny, 4 to 5 minutes. roll up into a cylinder and transfer to a cutting board
  • Cut into thin spiral slices
  • Return the skillet to high heat and add 2 tablespoons oil. once the oil just begins to smoke, add the ham, sugar, garlic, ginger, scallion whites and 1 teaspoon of the soy sauce and cook, stirring constantly, until the ham is browned, about 2 minutes
  • Add the rice, pepper and remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and the pepper is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes
  • Stir in the pineapple pieces, cooked egg, most of the peanuts and scallion greens, the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and salt to taste.
  • Fill each pineapple half with the fried rice. sprinkle with the remaining peanuts and scallion greens

Notes:

Don't have to use a whole pineapple... Nice presentation but unnecessary

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