Description
Tropical, creamy, and incredibly aromatic, this Creamy Coconut Pineapple Rice is the side dish you didn’t know you were missing. Fluffy basmati rice soaks up sweet coconut milk and mingles with juicy chunks of pineapple to create a dish that dances between sweet and savory. Finished with lime zest, toasted coconut, and fresh herbs, it makes every bite feel like a mini vacation. Perfect as a quick dinner side, healthy snack, or as part of your summer food ideas collection.
Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 cup water
1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
1 teaspoon lime zest
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley
Instructions
1. Place 1 cup of basmati rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, 1 cup of full-fat coconut milk, 1 cup of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
3. Stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh pineapple. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15–17 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
5. Fluff the rice with a fork, then fold in 2 tablespoons of toasted coconut flakes, 1 teaspoon lime zest, and 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro or parsley.
Notes
Rinse the rice well to ensure fluffiness.
Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier result.
Toast coconut flakes ahead for quicker assembly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical, Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: creamy coconut rice, pineapple rice, tropical rice, easy rice dish, healthy snack