Description
This Creamy Coconut Pineapple Rice is the ultimate tropical side dish—fragrant jasmine rice simmered in creamy coconut milk, sweetened with juicy pineapple chunks, and finished with toasted coconut and herbs. A flavorful, vegan-friendly, and dairy-free rice recipe perfect for summer meals, Hawaiian dinners, or a creative side to grilled proteins.
Ingredients
1 cup jasmine rice
1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
1 cup water
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water using a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed.
4. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then fluff the rice gently with a spoon or paddle.
5. Stir in the pineapple chunks, then top with toasted coconut flakes and fresh herbs before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
Rinse the rice well to avoid overly sticky texture.
Use full-fat coconut milk for maximum creaminess.
Let the rice rest covered after cooking to enhance fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical, Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 175mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg