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Top-down view of Coconut Pineapple Rice in a matte white bowl featuring tender golden pineapple and fresh cilantro flakes.

Coconut Pineapple Rice: The Creamiest Tropical Side Dish You’ll Ever Crave

This Coconut Pineapple Rice features glistening long-grain rice saturated in a creamy coconut milk reduction with tender golden pineapple chunks. A perfect tropical side dish topped with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions for a vibrant finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai-inspired, Tropical
Calories: 345
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups (300g) Long-grain white rice Jasmine or Basmati
  • 1 can (400ml) Full-fat coconut milk Shake before opening
  • 1 cup (240ml) Filtered water or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp (5g) Kosher salt
  • 2 cups (330g) Fresh pineapple chunks Cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup (15g) Fresh cilantro and green onions Finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Non-Stick Skillet or Pot Heavy-bottomed preferred
  • 1 Fine-mesh Sieve For rinsing rice

Method
 

Prep and Sear
  1. Heat coconut oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add pineapple chunks and sear for 3-4 minutes until edges are golden and caramelized. Remove half and set aside.
  2. Add rinsed rice to the pot with the remaining pineapple. Stir for 1-2 minutes until slightly toasted.
Cook and Fluff
  1. Add coconut milk, broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and fold in the reserved pineapple and fresh herbs.

Notes

Rinse rice thoroughly to prevent stickiness.
Use full-fat coconut milk for the signature glistening texture.