Tropical Savory Rice Made Easy {Recipe}

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Canned pineapple is often more affordable and convenient.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Liquid aminos provide a similar flavor with less sodium.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots add sweetness and color at a lower cost.

Peel the rice and rinse it.

Cut the pineapple into equal halves; one half will be used for puree and the other half diced for sautéing.

Sauté the prawns and calamari in vegetable oil.

In a pot, heat vegetable oil and add onions, ginger, and garlic.

Add carrots to the pot and stir.

Mix in coconut flakes and coconut powder (no need to mix powder with water).

Add the rinsed basmati rice to the pot.

Stir in the sautéed prawns, diced bell peppers, and diced pineapple.

Combine all ingredients and cook until ready, approximately 30 minutes total preparation time.

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