Creamy Coconut Rice with Pineapple
A comforting and tropical dessert featuring jasmine rice slowly cooked in rich coconut milk, combined with caramelized fresh pineapple for a sweet and creamy treat.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice (preferably jasmine rice)
- 1 ¾ cups (420ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
- ¾ cup (180ml) water
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup (165g) fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Lime zest from 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch (approx. 2 minutes).
- In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Stir well and add the rinsed rice. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat (approx. 5 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 18–20 minutes without lifting the lid, until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- While the rice cooks, heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pineapple and sauté for 5–7 minutes until golden and caramelized, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
- Remove the cooked rice from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork.
- Stir in the caramelized pineapple, vanilla extract, and lime zest gently to combine (approx. 5 minutes).
- Serve warm or chilled, garnished with extra lime zest or toasted coconut flakes if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat canned coconut milk for best creaminess. Rinse rice thoroughly to avoid clumping. Do not lift lid while simmering to keep steam in. Caramelize pineapple on medium heat to avoid burning. Let rice rest after cooking for better texture. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Frozen pineapple can be used if thawed and drained. Adjust sugar based on pineapple sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 3
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