Tropical Coconut Pineapple Rice
Tropical Coconut Pineapple Rice is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This easy-to-make recipe combines fluffy jasmine rice with creamy coconut milk, juicy pineapple, and toasted coconut flakes, creating a delightful balance of sweetness and richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ⅓ cup toasted shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir gently.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and fold in pineapple chunks and lime juice.
- Top with toasted coconut and cilantro if desired.
- Serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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