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Ingredients
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- 1½ cups water
- 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple in its juice (1 cup)
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ – ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 cup basmati or jasmine rice (not quick-cooking)
- Juice of ½ lime (about 1 Tbsp.)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Combine water, crushed pineapple, sugar, unsalted butter, kosher salt, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the basmati or jasmine rice and return to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 12-15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let the rice steam covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Use high-quality basmati or jasmine rice for the best flavor.
Adjust red pepper flakes to suit your heat preference.
Letting the rice steam off heat is key for ideal texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg