instant pot tropical rice

Chamois, MO
Updated on Jan 26, 2019

This side dish is an amazing accompaniment to shrimp, fish or chicken. Lots of bold flavor and it's beautiful on the plate too.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup red/yellow/green peppers, diced
  • 1/2 cup sliced scallions
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1 can pineapple chunks with juice
  • 1 can mandarin oranges with juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 2 - lime, juice and zest
  • 2 teaspoons cilantro, fresh, chopped
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make instant pot tropical rice

  • Step 1
    Add rice, coconut milk, chicken broth and juice from pineapple and mandarin oranges in the Instant Pot (any brand electric pressure cooker is fine). Cook according to directions.
  • Step 2
    Melt butter in a medium skillet. Saute peppers and white part of the scallions for a couple minutes to soften. (Reserve the green part for garnish). Add garlic and saute a minute more.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl add all ingredients except remaining scallions and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with scallions to serve.

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