✔ 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (best if chilled overnight) 🍚
✔ 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained) 🍍
✔ ½ cup bell peppers (chopped, any color) 🌶️
✔ ½ cup carrots (diced) 🥕
✔ ½ cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
✔ ¼ cup cashews (or peanuts, for crunch) 🌰
✔ ¼ cup spring onions (chopped, for garnish)
✔ 2 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
✔ 1 tablespoon ginger (grated, optional for extra flavor)
For the Sauce:
✔ 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
✔ 1 teaspoon sesame oil (for a nutty finish)
✔ 1 teaspoon maple syrup or coconut sugar (to balance flavors)
✔ ½ teaspoon turmeric powder (for color & extra nutrition)
✔ ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for spice)
💡 Tip: Using cold, leftover rice prevents mushy fried rice!