Description
Get ready to bring tropical vibes straight to your kitchen! This Coconut Pineapple Rice is creamy, fluffy, and dotted with juicy pineapple for the ultimate sweet-savory sidekick. It’s a 30-minute ticket to beachy bliss—pair with grilled shrimp, crispy tofu, or enjoy by the spoonful. Let’s give your dinner some island flair, no passport required!
Ingredients
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1 cup jasmine rice (rinsed thoroughly)
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1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (shake well)
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1 cup chicken or veggie broth (low-sodium)
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1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos)
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½ cup pineapple, chopped (fresh or canned, well-drained)
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Salt, to taste
Optional Toppings: Green onions, cilantro, toasted coconut, lime wedges
Instructions
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Rinse Rice: Wash rice under cold water until clear to avoid sticky clumps.
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Simmer: In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, broth, soy sauce, pinch of salt. Bring to gentle simmer (don’t boil!).
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Cook Rice: Stir in rinsed rice and pineapple. Reduce heat to lowest setting, cover tightly. Cook 15 mins—no peeking!
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Rest & Fluff: Check for doneness. If liquid’s absorbed, remove from heat. Fluff with fork, re-cover for 5 mins.
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Serve: Garnish with green onions, cilantro, or toasted coconut. Squeeze lime for extra zing.
Notes
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No gummy rice: Rinse it like you mean it!
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Too crunchy? Add a splash of hot water, simmer 5 more mins.
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Brown rice option: Cook 40–45 mins with 1¼ cups liquid, rest 10 mins.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 240 kcal per serving
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 3g