Pineapple Fried Rice

Yield: 4-5 servings
Time: Prep 15 mins, cook 10-15 mins

This fried rice has the strangest combination of ingredients that I have ever experimented with. I had a pineapple on its last leg, andouille begging to be anything other than jambalaya, and left over rice. Thus, pineapple fried rice with andouille was born! It is *so* good. I promise!

The secret to this beautifully bright dish? Sazón! Sazón is extremely popular in Latin cooking, coming in all kinds of varieties. This recipe uses Sazón con Culantro y Achiote, which is a blend of salt, garlic, cumin, coriander, and annatto. All those warm flavors make the perfect base for spicy andouille and citrusy pineapple. Try this recipe with whatever type of sausage you have on hand; get creative and don’t be afraid to try unlikely combos!

Ingredients:

• 1 packet Sazón con Culantro y Achiote

• 1 tbsp. rice vinegar

• 1 tsp. sesame oil

• 1 tbsp. gochujang

• 3 tbsp. soy sauce

• 1 tbsp. fresh grated ginger

• Black pepper

• Avocado oil

• 1/2 cup diced carrots

• 1 cup diced yellow onion

• 3 garlic cloves

• 1 lb. andouille, diced

• 1-1 1/2 cups diced pineapple

• 2 eggs

• 2 cups cooked white rice

• Toasted sesame seeds

• Chopped scallion

Special Equipment:

• Wok or cast iron skillet

• Chop sticks for stirring (not required but suggested)

Directions

Step One:

In a small bowl, whisk together sazón, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang, soy sauce, ginger, and a few cracks of fresh ground black pepper. Set aside.

Step Two:

Heat avocado oil in a cast iron skillet or wok over high heat until almost smoking. Add onion and carrot, cook 3-4 minutes then add chopped garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Stir in andouille and cook until veggies are softened and andouille is heated through.

Step Three:

Scrape mixture to once side of the pan and crack eggs directly onto the other side. Scramble with chopsticks until cooked through. Mix eggs into veggies and lower heat to medium. Add in cooked white rice, combine thoroughly.

Pro Tip: Day-old rice works best for fried rice but if you’re making it day of, give the rice a quick rinse in cold water and let cool for at least an hour.

Step Four:

Pour sauce over rice and mix thoroughly. If mixture seems too dry add more soy sauce or rice vinegar. Add pineapple and heat through. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking; sazón and soy sauce both have a lot of sodium so be careful if adding extra salt at the end.

Step Five:

Serve immediately with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallion!