COCONUT RICE AND PINEAPPLE

Coconut Rice and Pineapple image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

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2 c jasmine rice
1 1/4 c chicken broth
1 c thick coconut milk
1 c chunk or tid-bit pineapple, drained-reserve juice
2 Tbsp soy sauce+ more for drizzling
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp brown sugar, light
1/4 c finely chopped scallions
toppings:macadamia nuts, almonds, toasted coconut flakes

Steps:

1. Rinse the rice several times until the water runs clear. Drain the rice. Cook in a rice cooker using the broth, milk and reserved pineapple juice. --- Stove top method: If you do not have a rice cooker- make on stove top: In a medium pot, over high heat, add the rice, broth, juice and coconut milk and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat to low and cover with tight fitting lid; let cook for 20 minutes. Turn off heat, and without opening the lid, let it sit for another 10 minutes to finish steaming.
2. Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in the pineapple,soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Top with chopped scallions and any of the garnishes. Drizzle with a bit of soy sauce , if desired.