Name: Ginger Pineapple Fried Rice
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 5 1/2 hr
Yield: Makes 10 side dish servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 3 1/3 cups water; 1/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons finely grated (with a rasp) peeled fresh ginger; 5 scallions (white and pale green parts separated from greens), finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 cup diced (1/4 inch) cored peeled fresh pineapple (labeled "extra sweet"); 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

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Ginger Pineapple Fried RiceMartyn Thompson

This riff on traditional fried rice plays the sharp, spicy flavor of ginger off the sweetness of fresh pineapple to delicious effect.

Cooks' notes:

·Plain rice can be chilled up to 1 day.
·Fried rice can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat rice in a microwave.

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