Description
A tropical and creamy jasmine rice dish infused with coconut milk and pineapple, perfect as a side or a dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 cup water
- 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 clear; place in a medium saucepan.
- Add coconut milk and water to the rice; stir gently.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in pineapple chunks, brown sugar, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Fluff with a fork and serve warm, garnished with cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This recipe serves well as a side dish or a light dessert.
- Make sure to use full-fat coconut milk for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg