– boiling-hot unsalted vegetable broth – salt or to taste – 1 teaspoon of black pepper – 5 tablespoons of vegetable oil – 1 large yellow onion minced – 1 cup of fresh pineapple cut into small cubes (optional) – 1 small piece of fresh ginger root – 2 cups of Jasmine or basmati rice – Juice of half a lime – A handful of cilantro leaves or chopped green onion – Unsalted cashews