Spicy Pineapple Rice


I could eat this stuff by the bucket load!! it’s spicy and sweet and is the perfect match for fish or chicken. this is a great summer recipe and its super easy. this recipe makes enough for 4 adults as a side dish. to make it super fruity, you could add pineapple chunks to the rice toward the end. for extra flavor, substitute chicken broth for the water.

Steps


In a medium saucepan , saut shallot and garlic in the olive oil until translucent , approximately 5 minutes.
Add curry powder.
Pour in rice and stir constantly until rice is opaque and begins to brown.
Pour in pineapple juice , water and coconut.
Bring to a boil.
Add crushed red pepper and reduce heat to low.
Simmer 25 minutes or until rice is a desired doneness.
Add pineapple chunks.
Fluff with fork.

Ingredients


olive oil, shallot, curry powder, garlic, basmati rice, pineapple juice, water, sweetened flaked coconut, crushed red pepper flakes, pineapple chunk