Best Polynesian Rice Rice Cooker Recipes

PINEAPPLE RICE

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Tropical, sweet, savory, spicy, and absolutely delicious. That's what this pineapple rice is all about. It's the best combo of sweet and spicy!

Provided by Katya

Categories Side

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple in pineapple juice (1 cup)
2 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 cup basmati or jasmine rice, not quick-cooking
Juice 1/2 lime (about 1 Tbsp.)
Fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine water, pineapple, sugar, butter, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in rice and bring back to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, partially covered for 15 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. The rice will be almost done with a slight bite to it.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the rice steam another 5 minutes, covered. Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. (I love cilantro so I usually go heavy but you can add as much as you like).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Sugar 6.2 g, Sodium 4.4 mg, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg

POLYNESIAN RICE

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I make this in a rice cooker and it's super simple! When I have frozen diced onion, red, and green bell pepper mix on hand, I use 2 T of that in place of the fresh onion and peppers, and it's every bit as good. I really prefer the mix of red and green peppers in this dish to just plain ol' green sweet peppers. I frequently use the reduced sodium version of both the soy sauce and the chicken broth and it turns out just fine.

Provided by Hippie2MARS

Categories Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked rice
3 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple (with juice)
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 tablespoon diced bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in rice cooker.
Cook 20 minutes, or until rice is done.
Fluff with a fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 617.1, Carbohydrate 58.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6, Protein 7.8

POLYNESIAN HAM AND RICE

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Give a tropical twist with pineapple to your regular ham and rice meal - perfect for Island-style dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained and juice reserved
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
2/3 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 package (6 ounces) frozen snow (Chinese) pea pods, thawed
1/2 pound fully cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

Mix reserved pineapple juice, the broth, rice, curry powder and red pepper in 10-inch skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes (do not lift cover or stir); remove from heat. Fluff rice lightly with fork. Cover and let steam 5 minutes.
Cut each pea pod crosswise in half. Stir pea pods, pineapple and ham into rice mixture. Cook over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1240 mg