Beef and pineapple fried rice (菠萝炒饭)

Method6 steps · about 20 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Mix the 200 g diced raw beef with ½ tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp sesame oil and 1 tsp Shaoxing wine. Refrigerate to marinate for about 10 minutes while preparing the pineapple and rice.

   Marinate beef · 10 minUses 200 g raw flank or skirt steak, diced small · ½ teaspoon cornstarch · 1 teaspoon sesame oil · 1 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine

2. 2

   Step 2: Halve the pineapple lengthwise and hollow out the flesh with a knife and spoon, keeping the two shells for serving. Dice the removed edible flesh. Gently loosen the 500 g refrigerated cooked rice with a fork and 1–2 tbsp water. Have the scallions and bell pepper chopped before heating the wok.

   Uses 1 ripe pineapple · 500 g cooked refrigerated rice · 1–2 tbsp water for loosening the cooked rice

   
3. 3

   Step 3: Heat a wok or deep frying pan over high heat and add the 2 tbsp neutral oil. Add the marinated beef and fry briefly until its surface turns pale. Lift the beef onto a plate, leaving the oil in the wok; it will return to the pan for the final cooking.

   Uses 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil · Marinated diced beef

4. 4

   Step 4: Add the chopped scallions (2 stalks) and diced bell pepper to the oil left in the wok. Stir-fry for about 1 minute.

   Fry vegetables · 1 minUses Oil retained in the wok · 2 stalks scallion, finely chopped · 1 red bell pepper (diced)

5. 5

   Step 5: Add the diced pineapple flesh and loosened cooked rice, and stir-fry until the rice is piping hot. Return the reserved beef with 4 tsp light soy sauce and ¼ tsp salt, or salt to taste. Toss to distribute the seasonings and finish cooking the beef. Heat the rice and beef through to 74°C (165°F), then serve promptly.

   Uses Fried scallion and bell pepper · Diced edible pineapple flesh · Loosened cooked rice · Reserved seared beef · 4 teaspoon light soy sauce · ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

6. 6

   Step 6: Divide the finished fried rice between the two reserved pineapple shells and serve immediately. Use ordinary bowls if preferred.

   Uses Finished beef and pineapple fried rice · Two hollowed pineapple shells