Shrimp Fried Rice with Pineapple

Shrimp Fried Rice with Pineapple is a scrumptious blend of sinangag, or garlic fried rice as Filipinos call it, with fresh shrimps, strips of Spam or else Taylor Pork Ham, garlic, onions, scallions, bell peppers, green peas and corn, plus seasonings. This is a quick stir-fry that can be made from leftovers, especially day-old, refrigerated cooked rice. Pineapple chunks are added to sweeten the mix. Serve this as a side or a meal in itself from brunch to dinner. This is a recipe from The Quirino Kitchen by Elizabeth Ann Quirino.

Cook Time15

Total Time15

Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Filipino

Keyword: Shrimp Fried Rice with Pineapple

Servings: people

Calories: 159kcal

Author: The Quirino Kitchen - Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Equipment

Large skillet or wok : 12 to 14 inches in diameter
Medium-sized mixing bowl

Ingredients

4 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 Tablespoons for eggs, rest for fried rice
4 whole eggs, beaten
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 whole medium-sized white or yellow onion, chopped
2 stalks scallion whites, chopped
1 whole medium-sized red bell pepper, sliced; seeded, white membrane removed
250 grams medium-sized shrimps; peeled, heads, tails removed
6 slices Spam or Taylor Pork Roll; sliced in strips
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup cooked corn kernels; fresh or canned; drain water
3 to 4 cups cooked rice; at least a day old; refrigerated
1 dash Knorr Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned; drain water
2 stalks scallion greens, chopped; for garnish

Instructions

To prepare and cook eggs:

In a medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs till fluffy.
In the skillet, over medium heat, pour the oil. When oil is hot, pour the beaten eggs all around. Tilt the pan to distribute the eggs evenly. Cook the egg omelet for about 3 to 4 minutes till it is solid.
When omelet is cooked, use a turner to remove the eggs. Set aside in a platter.

To cook the Shrimp Fried Rice with Pineapple:

In the same skillet or wok, add the remaining oil, over medium heat.
When oil is hot, add and stir fry the garlic, onions, scallion whites, bell peppers till soft and fragrant.
Add the shrimps to the skillet. Cook for about 7 to 8 minutes till shrimps turn to pink.
Add the slices of Spam or Taylor Pork Ham.
Add the green peas and corn.
Add the rice. Splash a dash of the Knorr Seasoning.
Season with sesame oil, salt and black pepper.
Add the pineapple chunks. Return the sliced egg omelet and blend gently with the rest of the ingredients.
Incorporate all the ingredients well.
Garnish with scallion greens. Serve warm.

Cook's comments:

Taylor Pork Roll, is also known as Taylor Pork Ham and is commonly available in the state of New Jersey where it is manufactured. It is a type of breakfast meat, are round-shaped, pre-sliced, and preserved in a delicious salty flavor, that is ideal when served with eggs, cheese, in sandwiches or breakfast fare. These are also sold in supermarkets in the Philadelphia and New York City areas.
Spam can be substituted for Taylor Pork Roll/Ham.

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