Tiki-Inspired Pineapple and Coconut Rice Bowl

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-08 · Updated 2026-06-08

Fluffy jasmine rice cooked in creamy coconut milk with sweet pineapple chunks and toasted coconut, evoking the tropical flavors of Tiki culture. This Caribbean-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs jasmine rice, coconut milk, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp lime zest

Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir gently and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Step 2: Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover the saucepan tightly. Simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and let the rice steam covered for an additional 10 minutes. Then stir in 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp lime zest until melted and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Gently fold in 1 cup pineapple chunks. Serve the rice topped with 1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut for extra crunch and tropical aroma.