Description
A delicious and tropical dish combining coconut and pineapple with rice for a refreshing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, pineapple juice, sugar, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the diced pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar based on your preference.
- This dish pairs well with grilled chicken or fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Tropical Coconut Pineapple Rice, Coconut Rice, Pineapple Rice, Tropical Recipes