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Expect the unexpected with this Coconut Pineapple Rice

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EastIdahoNews.com Staff

Brenda Stanley, EastIdahoNews.com columnist

Learn how to make Belle’s Coconut Pineapple Rice in the video above.

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It is the unexpected things in life that are the most wonderful. A good example is my coconut pineapple rice. It is the perfect addition to a meal and so simple to make. It will satisfy the craving for a delicious side dish, and is sweet and creamy with a unique and flavorful difference.

I especially like serving it with simple cuts of meat that are grilled. This recipe is a lot more than just a side dish. It is an unexpected and wonderful addition to any meal!

Belle’s Coconut Pineapple Rice

  • 1 (13.5 oz.) can coconut milk
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple

Pour coconut milk into a 2 cup measuring cup. Add enough water to make two cups of liquid. Pour all the liquid into a heavy saucepan. Stir in the rice and sesame oil (if using) and bring to a boil slowly, so the milk doesn’t burn. Turn down the heat to simmer.

Cook rice for 15-20 minutes or until rice is fluffy. Stir in the pineapple and serve.

Brenda Stanley is the mother of five children, including two sets of twins and a grandmother of seven. She is a cookbook author and novelist. She lives with her veterinarian husband on a small ranch in Blackfoot, Idaho. For more recipes and information, visit her website www.brendastanleybooks.com.

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