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Tropical Coconut Pineapple Rice

Tropical Coconut Pineapple Rice is a soft, fluffy rice dish cooked in coconut milk and finished with pineapple, lime juice, and toasted coconut for a fresh tropical flavor.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice or basmati rice
  • 1 cup full fat canned coconut milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned and drained
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup toasted shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro optional

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  • Combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Lower heat, cover, and simmer 15 to 18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork, fold in pineapple and lime juice, then top with coconut and cilantro before serving.