Description
Creamy Coconut Pineapple Rice is a tropical delight that brings the flavors of paradise right to your table. Fluffy jasmine rice is enveloped in a luscious coconut sauce, complemented by sweet pineapple chunks. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, guaranteed to impress family and friends alike. With its vibrant flavors and creamy texture, each serving feels like a mini-vacation for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rice and vegetable broth, bringing it to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice absorbs all the liquid (about 15 minutes).
- In another pot, warm coconut milk with brown sugar over low heat until sugar dissolves.
- Add pineapple chunks to the coconut mixture and heat for about five minutes.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork, then fold it into the coconut-pineapple mixture. Stir in salt and lime juice to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro or lime wedges if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg