Special Thai Pineapple
Elevate your summer meals with the vibrant and exotic flavors of Special Thai Pineapple, a quick and easy dish that combines sweet, savory, and zesty elements in every bite. Juicy, caramelized pineapple takes center stage, cooked to perfection with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and a hint of spice from red chili. The dish is brought to life with a tantalizing sauce made from soy sauce, fish sauce, tangy lime juice, and a touch of palm sugar for balance. Finished with a fresh burst of cilantro, crunchy roasted peanuts, and green onion, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect as a warm side dish or paired with steamed rice for a simple yet satisfying main course, this Thai-inspired recipe is a delightful way to explore bold flavors in just 25 minutes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 whole (medium-sized, peeled and diced) pineapple
- 3 cloves (minced) garlic
- 1 tablespoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 1 small (finely chopped, optional for heat) red chili
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 stalks (finely chopped) green onion
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) roasted peanuts
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and add coconut oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped red chili. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the diced pineapple to the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple is lightly caramelized.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice to make the sauce. Pour the sauce over the pineapple in the pan.
Stir everything together and let it simmer for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Remove from heat and mix in the chopped green onion and half of the cilantro.
Transfer the dish to a serving platter. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and sprinkle the roasted peanuts on top before serving.
Enjoy this Special Thai Pineapple warm as a side dish, or pair it with steamed rice for a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
926 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.6 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2436 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.3 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 104.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1560 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
