Description
Creamy Coconut Pineapple Rice is a tropical delight that combines fragrant jasmine rice with rich coconut milk and sweet pineapple chunks. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also adds a burst of flavor and color to any meal. Perfect as a side at summer barbecues or as a satisfying main on its own, every spoonful takes you on a culinary escape to paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice with 1 cup water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low; stir in 1 cup coconut milk and 2 tablespoons brown sugar until dissolved.
- Cover and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- During the last five minutes, gently fold in 1 cup of pineapple chunks.
- Remove from heat, season with a pinch of salt, and fluff the rice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side/Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg