Description
Tropical Coconut Pineapple Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transports your taste buds to a sun-soaked paradise. This easy-to-make recipe combines fragrant jasmine rice with creamy coconut milk and juicy pineapple chunks, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. Perfect as a side for grilled meats or seafood, it’s an excellent choice for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight meal. Experience the joy of the tropics right in your kitchen with this delightful dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, and water. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Gently fold in pineapple chunks and warm for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and stir in chopped green onions before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg