Pineapple Coconut Rice Food

PINEAPPLE COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add diced onion, thyme and pepper; saute 2 minutes.
• Add rice and cook 1 minute.
• Stir in pineapple and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is done and liquid is absorbed.

PINEAPPLE COCONUT JASMINE RICE

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a medium sized pot.
• Stir in the rice and reduce heat to low.
• Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes or until water is absorbed (stirring occasionally),.
• In a separate saucepan, heat the coconut milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
• Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
• Add 1/2 of the coconut milk mixture to the cooked rice.
• Let the rice stand for about 15-20 minutes.
• Then add the diced pineapple and remainder of the coconut milk to the rice.
• Optional: added a sprinkle of cinnamon to the top of the rice when serving.

THAI-STYLE PINEAPPLE-COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Combine the rice with 2 cups water and the coconut milk in a saucepan. Bring to a rapid simmer, then cover and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, about 30 to 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a stir- fry pan or a wide skillet. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until golden.
• Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and carrots. Turn the heat up to medium-high and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are just tender-crisp.
• Add the tomatoes and pineapple chunks and continue to stir-fry for a minute or two, just until the tomatoes soften slightly.
• Stir in the cooked rice, curry powder, and ginger. Stir gently until all the ingredients are completely combined. Since about half the can of coconut milk is remaining, if you'd like the mixture to be a bit more moist, add 1/4 cup or so more, but take care not to make the mixture soupy.
• Season with salt and red pepper flakes. Serve at once, passing around crushed nuts to top individual servings, if desired.