Description
A flavorful rice dish infused with coconut and pepper for a tropical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and water, add salt and black pepper, and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust black pepper according to taste.
- Serve with grilled chicken or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Island Coconut Pepper Rice, Coconut Rice, Tropical Rice