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Instant Pot Pineapple Coconut Lime Rice Recipe

Instant Pot Pineapple Coconut Lime Rice

This fragrant and tropical rice dish combines pineapple, coconut, and lime for a sweet and tangy flavor. Made easily in the Instant Pot, it’s the perfect side for grilled meats, curries, or as a delicious base for a vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice uncooked
  • 1 cup coconut milk full fat, canned
  • 1 cup pineapple fresh, diced or canned pineapple chunks drained
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large lime zest and juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional, enhances sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro for garnish, chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 Citrus zester and juicer

Method
 

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water using a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
  2. Add rinsed rice to the Instant Pot inner pot.
  3. Pour in the coconut milk and water. Stir to combine.
  4. Add diced pineapple, salt, and sugar (if using). Mix gently.
  5. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot. Set the valve to ‘Sealing’ position.
  6. Select ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ mode. Set for 3 minutes on high pressure.
  7. Allow a natural pressure release for 7 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
  8. Open the lid. Fluff the rice with a wooden spoon.
  9. Add the zest and juice of 1 large lime. Stir to combine.
  10. Sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro on top before serving.

Notes

For a sweeter rice, add up to 2 tablespoons sugar total.
Replace jasmine rice with basmati for a slightly different aroma, but do not use brown rice as the cooking time will change.
Serve with grilled chicken, shrimp, tofu, or use as a filling for burritos or rice bowls.
Canned pineapple can be used in place of fresh—just be sure to drain well.
You can substitute light coconut milk for a lower-calorie version, though the flavor will be less creamy.