Pineapple and tofu fried rice
Sweet pineapple, crisp tofu, peas and spring onion tossed with turmeric rice. Quick, colourful and best with day old rice.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.67 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
If cooking the rice fresh, boil it following the packet instructions, spread it on a tray and cool it completely. Cold rice fries best.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large wok or frying pan over a high heat. Fry the tofu for 6 minutes, turning, until golden. Tip onto a plate.
6 min - 3
Add the rest of the oil. Stir fry the pepper, white parts of the spring onions, garlic and ginger for 2 minutes.
2 min - 4
Add the pineapple and peas and cook for 2 minutes until the pineapple catches a little colour.
2 min - 5
Add the cold rice and turmeric and stir fry for 4 minutes, breaking up any lumps, until hot and steaming.
4 min - 6
Stir in the tofu, tamari and lime juice. Serve scattered with the green spring onion and coriander.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.