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Fresh ingredients for Coconut Pineapple Rice including long-grain white rice, full-fat coconut milk, yellow diced pineapple chunks, and fresh green cilantro.
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Creamy Coconut Pineapple Rice

This creamy coconut pineapple rice features fluffy long-grain rice coated in a glossy opaque coconut milk glaze, tossed with tender, juicy yellow diced pineapple, and finished with dry toasted golden-brown coconut shreds and fresh minced cilantro.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice Rinsed well (e.g., Jasmine)
  • 1 cup Full-fat canned coconut milk Divided (1/2 cup for rice, 1/2 cup for glaze)
  • 1 cup Water For cooking the rice
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt To balance flavors
  • 1 cup Diced pineapple Fresh, cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil For sautéing the pineapple
  • 1 tbsp Granulated sugar For the glossy glaze
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut For toasting
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro leaves Finely minced

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Saucepan with Tight-Fitting Lid Essential for steaming fluffy rice.
  • 1 Small Non-stick Skillet For toasting coconut and sautéing pineapple.
  • 1 Small Saucier or Pot To reduce the coconut milk glaze.

Method
 

Preparation and Cooking
  1. Place a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the unsweetened shredded coconut in an even layer. Toast dry for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat immediately once they transform into dry toasted golden-brown coconut shreds, and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the diced pineapple. Lightly cook for 4-5 minutes until the pieces are tender and maintain a bright yellow hue. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, 1/2 cup of the coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
  4. While the rice rests off the heat, prepare the glaze. In a small pot, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of full-fat coconut milk and granulated sugar. Simmer gently over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly into a thin, glossy opaque white glaze.
  5. Gently fold the lightly cooked pineapple chunks into the fluffy white rice. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle the glossy coconut glaze evenly over the top. Garnish with a precise sprinkle of golden-brown coconut shreds and finely minced fresh green cilantro leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalProtein: 4gFat: 18gFiber: 3g

Notes

Tip 1: Rinse the rice thoroughly to ensure it becomes fluffy and slightly sticky, not gummy.
Tip 2: Watch the coconut closely while toasting as it can burn quickly.
Tip 3: Always use full-fat canned coconut milk for the best glossy opaque glaze.
Keyword Coconut Pineapple Rice,coconut rice,pineapple rice

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