Description
Delicious Island Coconut Pepper Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of tropical islands right to your table. This easy-to-make recipe combines fragrant jasmine rice with creamy coconut milk, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect as a side dish or a main event, it adds a splash of color and exotic taste to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
- Heat coconut oil in a pot over medium heat; sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, diced green bell pepper, and red bell pepper; cook until tender.
- Stir in rinsed rice to coat with oil.
- Pour in coconut milk and water; add salt, black pepper, turmeric powder, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Let sit for an additional five minutes before fluffing with a fork; garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider mixing in grilled shrimp or chicken. Adjust the amount of coconut milk based on desired creaminess. Feel free to incorporate other vegetables like peas or carrots for extra nutrition.