Description
This pineapple rice is a sweet, savory, and gently spicy one-pot dish made with fragrant jasmine or basmati rice, juicy pineapple, and aromatic garlic and ginger. It is vibrant, satisfying, and perfect as a light main or flavorful side.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil (avocado or olive)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 2-inch knob fresh ginger root, grated
1 cup uncooked white rice (Jasmine or Basmati)
2 cups fresh or frozen pineapple, chopped
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
1 teaspoon coconut sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger for about 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add the uncooked rice and toast for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Stir in the chopped pineapple, chili garlic sauce, coconut aminos or soy sauce, coconut sugar, salt, and red chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute to blend the flavors.
- Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water has fully evaporated.
- Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork before serving.
Notes
- Add diced red bell pepper or green peas for extra color and texture.
For added protein, mix in baked tofu cubes or roasted cashews.
Swap coconut aminos for soy sauce and add a splash of lime juice for deeper savory flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze cooled rice in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
