Description
Creamy Coconut Pineapple Rice is a tropical side dish made with jasmine rice, coconut milk, and sweet pineapple chunks. This vegan-friendly, gluten-free rice recipe is perfect for summer meals, BBQs, and easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 cup jasmine rice
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or green onion (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté the garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the rinsed rice, coconut milk, vegetable broth, and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
5. Turn off heat, gently fold in pineapple chunks, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
6. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lime juice.
7. Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onion if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for the best creamy texture.
If using canned pineapple, drain well to avoid excess liquid.
Add chili flakes or jalapeño for a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical, Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg