Polynesian Rice Rice Cooker Recipe
Transform your weeknight meals with the tropical flavors of this quick and easy Polynesian Rice Rice Cooker Recipe, perfect for busy cooks and lovers of island-inspired cuisine. Combining fragrant jasmine rice with creamy coconut milk, tangy crushed pineapple, and a medley of bold seasonings like soy sauce, fresh ginger, and brown sugar, this vibrant dish strikes a perfect balance between sweet and savory. The addition of colorful red bell pepper and fresh green onions adds a visual pop and delightful crunch, while the toasted sesame seed topping provides a nutty finish. Effortlessly prepared in under 30 minutes using a rice cooker, this versatile recipe makes a tantalizing side or satisfying main dish, ideal for pairing with grilled shrimp or chicken. Bring a touch of the tropics to your table with this irresistible and comforting rice cooker creation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Jasmine rice
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- 2 stalks Green onions (chopped)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Optional topping: toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
In the rice cooker pot, combine the rinsed jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, crushed pineapple (with its juice), soy sauce, and brown sugar.
Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper.
Give the mixture a gentle stir to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Set the rice cooker to its 'cook' setting and close the lid.
Once the rice cooker finishes its cycle (about 25 minutes), allow the rice to sit for an additional 5–10 minutes on the 'warm' setting to let the flavors meld together.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork, mixing in any remaining liquid at the bottom of the pot.
Serve warm as a standalone dish or alongside grilled proteins. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
944 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2400 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 206.6 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.3 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1184 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
