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sweet bbq fried rice in a pineapple bowl

Sweet BBQ Fried Rice

5 from 1 vote
Looking for a refreshing and tasty summer dish? This Sweet BBQ Fried Rice is full of flavour and has everything you need - sweet, salty, and smoky.
Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or simply craving a taste of the tropics, this dish is sure to delight your senses and leave you longing for more.
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

Bowl:⁣⁣

  • 1 pineapple, halved and hollowed (save cubed pieces)

Fried Rice Filling:⁣⁣ 

  • 1 cup basmasti rice, pre-cooked
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3-4 garlic coves, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • ½ red pepper, diced
  • ¾ cup pineapple, chunks
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 bag Noble Jerky Sweet BBQ Jerky, sliced into pieces
  • salt and pepper, to taste

BBQ Tofu:

  • 1 block firm tofu, drained, pressed & cubed
  • 4-5bsp tbsp BBQ Sauce, I used a vegan honey BBQ sauce
  • 5 drops liquid smoke
  • 2 tsp soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Make 1 cup of basmati rice according to instructions. **
  • In a container, coat tofu cubes in BBQ sauce. Store it in the fridge overnight or for a few hours to marinate.
  • Halve the pineapple and scoop out the insides. Cube the carved-out pineapple pieces and set aside, you’ll want to toss some of these pieces in the fried rice later.
  • Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Next, add garlic and ginger and saute for a few minutes. Then add celery and red pepper.
  • In the same skillet, add cooked rice, spices, and soy sauce and let it cook.
  • In another skillet, heat oil, and sauté the marinated tofu. Add the liquid smoke and soy sauce, flipping occasionally until tofu is browned. ⁣⁣
  • Add the tofu, pineapple chunks and green onions to the fried rice skillet and mix until combined. Add salt and pepper to the mixture. Adjust any spices to your taste. Add pieces of diced jerky and mix once more.
  • Scoop the fried rice mixture into the pineapple bowls and devour. ⁣⁣

Notes

** Fried rice works best with left-over rice. Make it the night before or cook and place in freezer for 15 minutes before using to reduce moisture.
Keyword Fried Rice, Tofu
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