Description
Transport yourself to the tropics with this Creamy Coconut Pineapple Rice—a quick and easy recipe bursting with flavor and texture. Creamy coconut milk, juicy pineapple chunks, and fluffy jasmine rice come together in a delicious balance of sweet and savory. Finished with toasted coconut and fresh herbs, it’s the perfect side dish or light main. Great for quick breakfast, easy dinner, or healthy snack ideas—this is one of those food ideas you’ll make again and again. A must-try for dinner ideas that wow without the work.
Ingredients
1 cup jasmine rice
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 cup water or vegetable broth
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water or broth, and salt. Stir to mix.
3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer for 15–18 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes to absorb moisture and finish cooking.
6. Uncover and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Fold in the pineapple chunks and lime juice.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Top with toasted shredded coconut and chopped herbs. Serve warm.
Notes
Toast the shredded coconut for deeper flavor and crunch.
Use full-fat coconut milk for the best creamy texture.
Don’t skip the resting time after cooking—it helps keep the rice fluffy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: quick breakfast, easy dinner, healthy snack, coconut rice, pineapple rice, tropical rice recipe