Spicy Pineapple Rice

Name: Spicy Pineapple Rice
Ingredients: 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small shallot, diced; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 2 teaspoons minced garlic, from a jar is fine; 1 1 cup jasmine rice or 1 cup white rice; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1 cup water; 1 1/2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut; crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup drained pineapple chunk (optional)

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 small shallot, diced
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons minced garlic, from a jar is fine
1 1 cup jasmine rice or 1 cup white rice
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut
crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup drained pineapple chunk (optional)

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan, saute shallot and garlic in the olive oil until translucent, approximately 5 minutes. Add curry powder.
2

Pour in rice and stir constantly until rice is opaque and begins to brown.
3

Pour in pineapple juice, water and coconut; bring to a boil.
4

Add crushed red pepper and reduce heat to low.
5

Simmer 25 minutes or until rice is a desired doneness.
6

Add pineapple chunks (optional).
7

Fluff with fork.