This is the 9th entry for the Food Inspired by People project. Every Monday for three months, I will post a dish that is inspired by a person. Today is Thai Pineapple Fried Rice inspired by Dan, Mr.V’s dad.
1st Entry: Sambal (spicy Malaysian condiment)
2nd Entry: Dry Wonton Noodles
3rd Entry: Taiwanese Chicken Rice
4th Entry: Bibimbap (Korean mixed rice)
5th Entry: Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
6th Entry: Potato Egg Salad
7th Entry: Asam Laksa (Malaysian spicy sour noodles soup)
8th Entry: Braised Soy Vinegar Ribs
Haveeeeeeee you met Dan? He believes that robots will take over the world. Not only that, he’s actually worried about it too. He spends most of his time writing computer programs that can teach robots right from wrong, good from bad… a metal and plastic made 4 year old really. And to think that our children were our future. Robots, guys. Robots.
Haveeeeeeeee you ever been in the same room as someone but only realized that fact 10 years later?
Dan in the room.
Don’t be fooled by his tall stature. He’s like a chameleon that blends into his surrounding, doesn’t make a sound and you will never know he’s there… unless you start talking about robots.
Haveeeeeeeee you ever met someone who’s a true computer geek, is as quiet as a mouse but yet has a great queer sense of humor?
Meet Dan.
When asked why he allows students to cheat in tests, he says that it’s good to discuss and come up with answers together.
When asked by a doctor how his bowel movements were, he says that they’re ‘sticky and explosive’.
Yup.
Haveeeeeeeeee you ever met a person who’d only give one answer to “What would you like to eat?”
Dan and fried rice. Every meal. Every day. Favorite fried rice? Thai Pineapple Fried Rice just because they have pineapples in them.
Feel like more Thai? Have this Thai Holy Basil Pork. With it unique flavor & aroma from holy basil, this dish is so easy and quick to whip up. Ready in less than 10 minutes & super appetizing making it perfect for any meal.
Also, if you haven’t already done so, check out my last post Curried Beef Stew. This takes regular beef stew to a whole new level. Hearty, delicious with a hint of spice, it’s the perfect comfort food.
To see all the delectable entries for the Food Inspired by People project, click here.
Can you eat the same thing every meal, every day?
Thai Pineapple Fried Rice Serves 2
what you need:
3 shallots, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, finely diced
1 green onions, sliced
1 cup ham, diced
10 raw shrimps, peeled
3 cups cooked rice (day old is best)
2 eggs
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup roasted cashew nuts
2-3 tsp fish sauce
2-3 tsp soy sauce
2 tbs oil
Salt and white pepper to taste
Garnish:
Green onion or cilantro, roughly chopped
Red Chilies, sliced
directions:
1. Over high heat, pour the oil in a wok or large skillet.
2. When oil is almost smoking, fry the shallots for a minute. Add the garlic.
3. When they turn brown, add the ham, give it a quick stir and add the shrimps.
4. When the shrimps have turned a slight pink, add the rice and stir.
5. Add the fish sauce, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Make a hole in the middle and crack two eggs. Add a pinch of salt. Stir the eggs and let it set.
7. Once eggs have set, fold in the rice and taste. Add more salt if need.
8. Add the pineapple and give it a quick stir. Add the cashew nuts, stir to combine and turn off the heat.
9. Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes:
1. Day old long grain rice is the best for fried rice. Cook the day before and refrigerate overnight. Loosen the grains with a fork before frying.
2. High heat is the secret to delicious fried rice.
PS: I know I’ve always said that I can eat fried chicken every day. But that’s obviously an exaggeration. This, however isn’t. Dan can eat fried rice.
PS: Today marks the first day of the Baha’i Fast. Happy fasting to all. 1 day down, 18 to go.
