Description
Pineapple Rice is a sweet and delicious Hawaiian-inspired side dish that’s easy to make in just 30 minutes. Jasmine rice is cooked with crushed pineapple, butter and sugar, then finished with fresh lime juice and green onions for a bright, flavorful side that pairs perfectly with your favorite Hawaiian recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice, not instant
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons green onion, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the jasmine rice, water, butter, crushed pineapple with its juice, salt and sugar. Stir until well combined.
- Heat over medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and cooked through.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and squeeze the fresh lime juice over the rice. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the lime juice.
- Serve hot and garnish with freshly chopped green onions.
Notes
- Serve the pineapple rice hot as a sweet and flavorful side dish with Hawaiian-inspired meals.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for general guidance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Hawaiian