Recipe: Pineapple-Raisin Fried Rice

PINEAPPLE-RAISIN FRIED RICE

"Fruit-filled fried rice to serve with meats and fish."

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh garlic
1/4 cup minced fresh gingerroot
2 cups diced pineapple
3 cups (1 pound) cooked jasmine or glutinous rice
1/4 cup sesame oil
1 cup California raisins
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Heat a medium-large wok or nonstick pan until hot. Add olive oil, garlic and gingerroot, stirring constantly.

Next, add pineapple and saute for a moment.

Then, add the rice, sesame oil, raisins and soy sauce; saute until lightly crisp. Keep warm until ready to serve.

Makes 8 servings
Source: California Raisin Marketing Board