Creamy Coconut Pineapple Rice Recipe
This Creamy Coconut Pineapple Rice Recipe brings tropical flavors to your table. It’s rich, smooth, and filled with the sweetness of pineapple.
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk full-fat
- ½ cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp sugar optional
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut for garnish
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro optional
Instructions
- Rinse rice until water runs clear.
- Add rice, coconut milk, and water to saucepan.
- Stir in salt and sugar.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower heat and cover.
- Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.
- Add pineapple chunks halfway through.
- Cook until rice absorbs all liquid.
- Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice gently with fork.
- Add butter and stir to combine.
- Garnish with shredded coconut and cilantro.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier texture.
- Fresh pineapple gives better flavor than canned.
- Do not over-stir rice while cooking.
- Add lime zest for a citrusy touch.
- Toast shredded coconut for garnish before serving.