Description
Tropical Coconut Pineapple Rice is a delightful dish that combines the creaminess of coconut milk with sweet pineapple, creating a tropical flavor experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice (or basmati)
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup toasted shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stir once, then cover and reduce to low heat.
- Simmer for 15–18 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Turn off the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then fold in the pineapple chunks and lime juice.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut and chopped cilantro over the top.
- Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly squeezed lime juice.
- This dish can be made ahead and served chilled for a refreshing salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg