Thai coconut-pineapple rice
8
Points®
Total Time
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
This combination of Jasmine rice, coconut milk, and pineapple with fresh mint and almonds can be the perfectly savory side dish or paired with a grilled protein for an amazing and filling fried rice entrée. As a side, it goes very well with Thai chicken or shrimp recipes. It delivers the creamy coconut base, tangy pineapple, crunchy almonds, and hint of ginger spice, for a completely well rounded dish. When you want pure comfort food, this recipe will satisfy every flavor and texture craving: sweet, savory, spicy, warm, creamy, crunchy, and best of all, nutritious! Sprinkle with salt before serving, if desired.
Ingredients
Canned unsweetened light coconut milk
1 cup(s)
Water
1 cup(s)
Fresh ginger
2 tsp, fresh, minced
Table salt
½ tsp
Uncooked jasmine rice
1 cup(s)
Pineapple
1 cup(s), fresh, diced
Scallions
½ cup(s), chopped, chopped
Peppermint leaves
¼ Tbsp, fresh, chopped
Chopped almonds
2 Tbsp, toasted
Lime
½ medium, cut into 4 wedges