Thai Pineapple Fried Rice

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice, known as 'Khao Pad Sapparod', is a vibrant and aromatic stir-fried rice dish from Thailand. It typically features jasmine rice, chunks of fresh pineapple, shrimp or chicken, cashews, and a savory-sweet sauce, often served inside a hollowed-out pineapple for presentation.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the rice and natural sugars from the pineapple, with a good balance of protein from the meat or shrimp and healthy fats from the cashews. A typical serving provides around 400-550 calories, along with key nutrients like vitamin C, manganese, and dietary fiber.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	9 g
Carbs	52 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	80 µg
Calcium	45 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Niacin (B3)	3.5 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, the dish showcases the Thai culinary principle of balancing sweet, sour, salty, and savory flavors in one plate. Nutritionally, the pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that can aid digestion, making it a surprisingly functional and refreshing meal.