Hot Stuff! Pineapple, Ginger And XO Fried Rice
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Serve this Chinese- and Thai-inspired side in pineapple halves for a bit of fun.
Hot Stuff! Pineapple, Ginger And XO Fried Rice
This pineapple, ginger and XO fried rice makes the best use of Chinese XO sauce, a spicy seafood condiment that packs an umami wallop.
Prep Time
15
minutes
Cook Time
40
minutes
Servings
0
servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons XO sauce
- 2 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 banana shallots
- 1-2 red bird's eye chilies
- 1 1-inch piece ginger
- 7 ounces choy sum or bok choy
- 1/2 ounces fresh pineapple chunks
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Cook the rice in salted water according to the packet instructions. Leave to cool and chill until cold, ideally overnight.
- Stir together the XO and soy sauces and set aside. Heat the oil in a large frying pan or wok over a medium-high heat. Fry the garlic until crisp, then remove using a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the shallots to the oil and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden. Add the chilies and ginger and stir for 1 minute, then throw in the choi sum and fry for 2 minutes until the stalks are tender. Spoon in the sauce mixture and let it sizzle, then add the rice and pineapple. Stir until coated and hot through. Taste and season if needed, then top with the crispy garlic before serving.