Pineapple-Ginger Rice
Description
Cooked in a mixture of water and pineapple juice and tossed with pineapple chunks and green onions, this ginger rice side dish delivers maximum flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
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1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks with juice
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3/4 cup water, or as needed
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3/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3 medium green onions, white and green parts, finely chopped
Directions
1
Pour pineapple juice into a 2-cup liquid measure; add water to reach 1 3/4 cups liquid. Pour into a saucepan. Reserve pineapple chunks.
2
Add rice, ginger, and salt to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover; cook until rice is tender and the majority of the liquid is absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes.
3
Add pineapple chunks and green onions; fluff with a fork to mix.