Description
Coconut Pineapple Rice is a delightful dish that combines the rich sweetness of pineapple with creamy coconut milk. It’s perfect as a side or a light main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, pineapple juice, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the rinsed jasmine rice and stir to combine.
- Cover the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the rice has absorbed the flavors.
- Check the rice for tenderness, cooking a few more minutes if necessary.
- Once done, fluff the rice with a fork and fold in the diced pineapple.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh pineapple. Add spices for a twist and adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg