CURRIED PINEAPPLE RICE

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Rice, curry, garlic and pineapple blend together to create this distinctive side dish. "It's so pretty serve in a pineapple shell," says Cecelia Bodden of Burnaby, British Columbia. "And it tastes as good as it looks."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 fresh pineapple or 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
5 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, optional
4 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Cut fresh pineapple to form a serving bowl if desired (see p. 58). Cut removed fruit into bite-size chunks; set aside. If using canned pineapple, drain and set aside (discard juice or save for another use). , In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in rice, garlic and curry powder. Add broth, soy sauce and jalapeno if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. , Stir in green onions and pineapple chunks. Spoon into pineapple shell. Replenish as needed or place remaining rice in another serving bowl.

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