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Kai Kwan Fried Rice Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed: None

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the garlic and onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the red bell pepper and pineapple and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
4. Add the cooked chicken and stir to combine.
5. Add the cooked rice and stir to combine.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar.
7. Pour the sauce over the rice mixture and stir to combine.
8. Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet or wok and add the beaten eggs to the other side.
9. Scramble the eggs until cooked through, then stir them into the rice mixture.
10. Add the chopped scallions and stir to combine.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prep time: 15 minutes, Cooking time: 15 minutes
5. Temperature: Medium-high heat
Serving size: 4 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 18g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fiber: 3g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Vegetable oil can be substituted with any neutral oil.
- Jasmine rice can be substituted with any type of cooked rice.
- Red bell pepper can be substituted with any color bell pepper.
- Pineapple can be substituted with any other fruit or omitted.
- Chicken can be substituted with any other protein or omitted.
- Soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce can be substituted with tamari, coconut aminos, or other sauces.

Variations:
- Add shrimp or tofu instead of chicken.
- Add frozen peas or corn for extra vegetables.
- Use leftover cooked vegetables instead of bell pepper and pineapple.
- Add chopped peanuts or cashews for extra crunch.

Tips and tricks:
- Use cold cooked rice for best results.
- Make sure to scramble the eggs separately before adding them to the rice mixture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat fried rice in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve fried rice in a bowl or on a plate.
- Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.

Garnishes:
- Chopped scallions
- Sesame seeds

Pairings:
- Thai iced tea
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Spring rolls

Suggested side dishes:
- Stir-fried vegetables
- Spring rolls
- Thai iced tea

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the fried rice is too dry, add a splash of water or broth.
- If the fried rice is too wet, cook it for a few more minutes to evaporate the excess liquid.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Food history:
- Kai Kwan Fried Rice is a popular Thai dish that combines sweet and savory flavors.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, savory, umami

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot as a main dish.

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Region: Thai

Taste: Savory, Tangy, Spicy, Umami, Aromatic