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Cherry coconut rice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice (preferably jasmine)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 cup celery
  • 1 cup pineapple, diced
  • 1/2 cup slivered toasted almonds
  • 1.5 cups pitted cherries, chopped
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Continue to cook until all liquid has been absorbed by the rice. Fluff with a fork.

  2. Heat 1 tsp oil in skillet over medium heat. add celery and cook a few minutes. Add pineapple and cook until liquid is gone and pineapple is slightly charred. 

  3. Combine rice, celery, pineapple, almonds, and cherries. Season with salt and pepper and serve.