Rice Cooker Savory Pineapple Coconut Rice, Vegan

A bowl of pineapple rice topped with chopped green onions and, slivered almonds, with a pair of chopsticks resting on top. A blue napkin and green onions are in the background.

Rice Cooker Savory Pineapple Coconut Rice, Vegan

Course: dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion

Diet: Vegan

Keyword: Rice Cooker Recipe, Vegan Pineapple Rice, Vegan Rice

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 234kcal

Author: Cindy Rainey

This rice cooker pineapple coconut rice is savory, fragrant, and made with garlic and ginger for bold flavor without sweetness. Easy to prep and perfect as a side dish or a base for tofu bowls and stir-fry meals. A simple vegan recipe that turns everyday rice into something special.

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Equipment

1 rice cooker

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked jasmine rice rinsed well
8 ounces can crushed pineapple with juice
⅔ cup canned lite coconut milk
⅓ cup finely diced red bell pepper
½ teaspoon salt heaping
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Optional Toppings

4 Tablespoons slivered almonds lightly toasted
Teriyaki-style tofu served on top
green onions
sesame seeds

Instructions

Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs mostly clear and drain well. Chop the bell pepper.
Add the rinsed rice to the rice cooker along with the crushed pineapple (with juice), coconut milk, chopped bell pepper, salt, garlic powder, and ginger. Stir gently to combine.
8 ounces can crushed pineapple with juice, ⅔ cup canned lite coconut milk, ⅓ cup finely diced red bell pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
Cook on the regular/white rice setting.
When the cooker switches to warm, let the rice rest for a minute and then fluff gently.
Serve with optional but delicious toasted slivered almonds, green onions, and teriyaki tofu.

Notes

What If You Prefer Brown Rice?

Brown rice works, but expect a different texture and longer cook time.
It will be chewier and more nutty.
It usually needs a bit more liquid.
Cook time increases by about 10–15 minutes in most rice cookers.

For brown jasmine rice, increase the total liquid slightly (about 2–3 tablespoons more coconut milk or water) and allow extra resting time after cooking.

The flavor still pairs beautifully with pineapple and coconut. It's t just heartier, more chewy, and more rustic.

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