Braised Pineapple (Pajeri Nenas) Recipe

Name: Braised Pineapple (Pajeri Nenas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pineapple medium size, peeled and sliced into rings; 1 red chili optional, quartered; 2 centimeters ginger peeled and cut into matchstick; 5 shallot peeled and sliced; 2 cloves garlic peeled and sliced; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 star anise; 3 clove peeled and sliced; 1 tablespoon mustard seed; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

1 pineapple medium size, peeled and sliced into rings
1 red chili optional, quartered
2 centimeters ginger peeled and cut into matchstick
5 shallot peeled and sliced
2 cloves garlic peeled and sliced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 stick cinnamon
1 star anise
3 clove peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon mustard seed
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons sugar
1 cup water

1
Heat oil over medium heat and fry mustard seeds til you hear the seeds pop.
2
Add in cinnamon, star anise and cardamom, turmeric. Fry for a minute until fragrant.
3
Add in shallots, garlic, ginger and fry until transparent . Take care not to burn it.
4
Add pineapple, vinegar, salt, sugar and water.
5
Cover and boil for 5 minutes.
6
Turn over all the pineapples and cover. Boil another 5 minutes.
7
When you remove the cover, the fragrance of pineapple should be present.
8
Remove pineapple and set aside.
9
Turn up heat to high to reduce the sauce. Pour sauce over pineapples and serve.

221

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pineapple medium size, peeled and sliced into rings, 1 red chili optional, quartered, 2 centimeters ginger peeled and cut into matchstick, 5 shallot peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Braised Pineapple (Pajeri Nenas) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Pineapple (Pajeri Nenas)

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Variations & substitutions

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