Description
A delightful rice dish that combines coconut milk and pineapple for a tropical flavor experience, perfect for pairing with savory proteins or as a standalone dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice
- 1 can Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Pineapple Chunks
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
- Pinch of Salt
- Fresh Cilantro or Mint (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rinsed rice with coconut milk and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Gently fold in pineapple chunks, cover again, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, season with salt, and serve hot, garnished with toasted coconut and cilantro or mint if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using reduced-fat coconut milk. Adjust the recipe with additional toppings like nuts or seeds as preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tropical rice, coconut rice, pineapple rice, vegan side dish, summer recipes
