Super easy gluten-free, soy-free, allergy-free, vegan fried rice at home! Pineapple Fried Rice that’s made on the stove in a cast iron skillet in just a few minutes! A great healthy recipe for lunch, dinner, and some fantastic leftovers!
In honor of my mom’s birthday this coming weekend, I thought I’d finally share her favorite recipe with all you! The secrets of the best gluten-free, soy-free fried rice are out! Out of all of my recipes (besides slow cooker salsa or bbq chicken or the greatest grilled chicken), this is the recipe I make the most at home for my family. My mom (and my brother) can’t get enough and literally fight over the leftovers. They beg me to make this all the time, yet little do they know…it takes literally 5 minutes!
The secret to really good, authentic tasting fried rice is by using “pre-cooked” rice. Making a fresh pot of rice and dumping it right into a skillet will not do. You will be sad, disappointed, completely despondent with the soggy tasteless results. By using pre-cooked or day-old rice, you won’t get soggy mush, but perfectly textured, chewy, rice in each bite. It holding up to the “frying” and holds more flavor too.
The other trick is making it in a cast iron skillet. What!? An Asian cooking sin! But that’s right, you don’t need a fancy wok to make a great fried rice recipe. The additional seasoning of a well-used cast iron skillet adds that “magic” I always talk about. Something you can’t really place, but guarantees an amazing dish every time. Then the final touch to make a stand out fried rice is a little something unexpected. Pineapple! Pineapple fried rice for a slight tang to the savory and umami!
With those three elements you will become the fried rice (or pineapple fried rice) master! At least…if you ask my family. To quell anything fighting over these bangin’ leftovers, I’ll have to make just a special batch for my mom to enjoy on her birthday. With a few hacks, it may not be the “traditional” way to cook it, but it sure tastes authentic and delicious!
Pineapple Fried Rice
- Chopped Vegetables:
- ½ Cup Shredded Carrots
- ½ Cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper
- ½ Cup Diced Pineapple
- ¼ Cup Chopped Scallions
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- ½ Tsp Ground Ginger
- ½ Tsp Turmeric
- Rice and Liquids:
- 3 Cups Pre-Cooked White Basmati Rice (I use 2 packages)
- ¼ Cup Coconut Aminos
- 3 TB Pineapple Juice
- 1 TB Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 Tsp Sesame Oil
- ½ Tsp Chili Paste
- Chop all the veggies and throw them in a pre-heated large greased cast iron skillet to saute for about 3 minutes over medium-high heat, until slightly soft.
- Now add the packages of rice, liquids, and sesame seeds. Mix together over high heat until rice is soft and everything is incorporated, about 5 minutes.
- Serve with additional sesame seeds and chopped scallion, if desired.
That’s it! So super easy with a few simple hacks that save time and yield delicious fried rice results every time! Funny thing to note. After making this recipe so many times over the past year, I still don’t know it my heart! I always have to glance at the written recipe to jog my memory 😛 I end up not always measuring things though, and that’s the other beauty of fried rice. Toss in more veggies if you want (I use heaping cup amounts), more sesame oil, whatever! Play around and have fun! It only takes a few minutes and everyone will be pleased and tummy-happy!
So tell me:
+ Is there a certain recipe your family demands all the time that only you can make? (Or are you the one demanding it if you aren’t the cook?)
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Yumm-O! This looks incredible!
Thank you!
This sounds like it needs to go into our meal plan!
Well I agree there!
this dish looks new i will definitely try making this dish
I know you’ll enjoy!
This sounds amazing!!! 🙂
Thank you!
Love this. I adore pineapple with just about anything, but it is truly the star here. Beautiful photographs too! x
Thank you! Pineapple is always a fantastic flavor to add when you can!
looking delicious..i will definitely try this ..thank you for Recipe
Great! I know you’ll enjoy it!
Cast iron always adds a special little something to whtever you cook in it! This looks fantastic (and so colorful!).
Exactly! Greatest addition to any kitchen 😉
I love both fried rice and pineapple, soI need to give this a try!
You will enjoy!
Looks delicious and filling. I can see there wouldn’t be any left over in my house!
There is never a drop left!
That looks amazing. Indians are rice lovers yet I have never seen pre-cooked rice around. I should try this recipe. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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You can always use your own leftovers 🙂
Ooohhh, that’s a new one for me, never considered putting pineapple in rice before! Looks very yummy indeed!
It is a must try! Super delicious 😉
I love pineapple! This looks so yummy.
Thank you!
What a gorgeous side dish! I love the fact it looks just like egg fried rice, but is allergy-friendly. Your recipes always look so flavoursome.
I was never a fan of eggs in fried rice even back in the day!
Delicious! I love pineapple in anything but especially in savoury dishes! Will definitely be trying this!
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Awesome! Thank you 🙂 Enjoy!
Wow, I love the sound of this flavour combination…caught my eye straight away. I reckon my son and daughter will love this too, here’s hoping x
Of course they will! Everyone who tastes it, loves it!
Hooray!! 😀 I love pineapple fried rice! <3 It's my favorite food to bring to potlucks!
Maybe we should have a summer potluck 😉
Your pineapple rice recipe looks sooooo good! I will have to try it. I’m always looking for new ways to serve rice.
This will become a new favorite!
Sounds amazing! I love all things cooked pineapple! This sounds hearty and refreshing. Great idea.
It’s always a pleasant pop!
It seems delicious..I love pineapple!!!Have a nice day!
Thanks!
This looks AMAZING! I will definitely be making that this next week. Do you use fresh or canned pineapple? I bet it wouldn’t make that big of a difference though… hmm. I’ll probably use canned just because I already have some 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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Canned, the product is linked, plus you need the juice as stated in the recipe!
Great! Thanks
Yum! I seriously love a bit of pineapple in my friend rice-happy to see that you do too.
It seems to be a favorite of many 😉
You can’t go wrong with pineapple.
That’s right, Linda, you can’t!
I am glad to find someone else who loves pineapple in savoury meals!
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It’s a winner in our house!
Such a beautiful, bright dish, I love the yellow colour!
Haha, thank you!
This sounds so yummy and healthy! Saving for later 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Yes it is! Thank you 🙂
Yum! I love pineapple fried rice
I bet you do, Jasmine!
Love a good vegan fried rice!
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Always a great addition to a meal!
I love the pineapple in this. Pinning to try soon
Awesome! Thanks!
Okay this looks so good! Love the addition of the pineapple.
Thank you!
For how delicious this sounds it has no business being so easy! Gotta play with coconut aminos.
Haha, yes! It’s almost too easy!
Adding pineapple is MY kind of idea for a GREAT side dish!
It’s just that zingy bite you need!
I love all types of fried rice! This sounds delicious!
One of the best takeout sides!
Your pineapple fried rice looks lovely Rebecca.
I just wish I could get Lynne to consider eating pineapple in a rice dish.
She’s fixated with pineapple only being a fruit to be eaten as a fruit and on its own and not in any other dishes! I can think of so many dishes I’d like to add pineapple to but its like a “no” from her. Maybe I should just try and hide the pineapple. What do you think? Lol
Don’t tell her! She won’t know! But she always doesn’t know what’s she’s missing!! You should make my slow cooker macadamia pineapple chicken! That is delicious too! Make her a believer or I’ll have to fly out there and cook for her myself 😛
Bookmarking this! Am Asian but could learn plenty of cooking tips from you! 😉
Hahaha! My unconventional tips 😉
As long as it tastes good 😉
This would be a hit in my family. We all love pineapple! Great flavors going on here.
I sense a great family dinner in the future 😉
I love pineapple fried rice! One of my favourite Thai foods. This looks like an easy enough recipe for a lazy person like myself, can’t wait to try it!
Haha, yes! It is soooo easy! Which is great since you’ll just want to keep making it everyday!
This looks SO yummy. I love pineapple in savory dishes 🙂
Pairing fruit with a savory dish always wins!
Cast iron is my go-to for fried rice, too! This looks great!
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Right? Haha! But it’s my go-to for everything anyway 😉
Looks delicious, a great healthy weeknight meal. I am always looking for those!
Yes! Everyone is sure to love!
I have always thought about making pineapple fried rice. This looks delicious and so easy!
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Take the leap and make it! So yummy!
I love pineapple in savory foods! This looks so light and refreshing – perfect for hot weather.
The perfect zing!
I love fried rice! And that pineapple twist sounds delicious especially with the touch of chili paste. Yum!
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I have cut down on making rice and slowly switching to quinoa .., but pineapple fried rice is something that I sometimes order at the Thai restaurants. Your recipe looks great
Alright, thanks!
I can’t think of anything better to go with fried rice than pineapple and red pepper. I have to try this!
It is a winning combo! I hope you enjoy 🙂
I make rice 1-3 times a week, but have never tried it this way (in the cast iron pan). Totally on the list for this week! Thanks!
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Well then I’m sure you have leftovers for the recipe too! The cast iron is great for cooking just about anything 😉
Great recipe, I like the added pineapple.
Makes fried rice more fun 😉
Gosh this will work perfectly as a side dish (or even a main if I make enough). I’ll be trying it very soon! Thanks ?
Haha, my mom and brother count it as a main dish 😉
Having read your tip on using pre-cooked rice, I now realise why my fried rice is always so disappointing. I will try to remember this. Thank you.
Pre-cooked is essential, my friend!
This fried rice looks lovely. I love using precooked rice – makes it so much easier.
The way to get the authentic taste and texture.