Description
A delightful side dish that combines Jasmine rice with creamy coconut milk and juicy pineapple chunks, bringing tropical flavors to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold running water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, stir in the rinsed jasmine rice and pineapple chunks.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, use fresh pineapple instead of canned. Adjust sweetness according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Coconut Rice, Pineapple Rice, Tropical Side Dish, Easy Rice Recipe, Vegetarian Recipe