Pineapple Fried Rice Cups

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These Pineapple Fried Rice Cups are a fun, portable twist on classic pineapple fried rice—perfect for parties, meal prep, or a quick snack. Made with U.S.-grown jasmine rice and packed with shrimp, pineapple, curry, and crunchy cashews, each handheld cup is bursting with bold, savory-sweet flavor. Bake them until crispy, then top with sriracha and scallion greens for a crowd-pleasing bite that’s as fun to serve as it is to eat.

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Prep time: 20mins
Cook time: 30mins
Serves or Makes: 12 cups

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ingredients

  • 1/4 cup toasted cashews
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 scallions, sliced (whites and greens separated)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups U.S.-grown jasmine rice (day-old preferred)
  • 4 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, finely chopped
  • 4 ounces cherry tomatoes, diced
  • Sriracha, for serving

Method

  • Step 1

    In a large pan over medium heat, toast the cashews until golden. Remove and set aside.

  • Step 2

    In the same pan, add the onion and scallion whites. Cook until softened, then add garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Crack in the eggs and scramble lightly. Before eggs are fully set, add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps.

  • Step 4

    Stir in fish sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, white pepper, and curry powder. Mix well to evenly coat the rice.

  • Step 5

    Add shrimp, pineapple, cherry tomatoes, cashews, and half of the scallion greens. Toss to combine and cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through.

  • Step 6

    Lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray. Firmly press the fried rice into each cup using a measuring cup. Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

  • Step 7

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Once cups are firm, lightly spray the tops with oil and bake for 20–30 minutes, until golden and crisp.

  • Step 8

    Let cool slightly before removing from the tin. Drizzle with sriracha and garnish with remaining scallion greens. Enjoy warm.