Pineapple Coconut Jasmine Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups water
1 cup jasmine rice
14 ounces coconut milk
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup pineapple (diced)

Preparation

Bring water to a boil in a medium sized pot.
Stir in the rice and reduce heat to low.
Cover and cook for approximately 10 minutes or until water is absorbed (stirring occasionally),.
In a separate saucepan, heat the coconut milk over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
Add 1/2 of the coconut milk mixture to the cooked rice.
Let the rice stand for about 15-20 minutes.
Then add the diced pineapple and remainder of the coconut milk to the rice.
Optional: added a sprinkle of cinnamon to the top of the rice when serving.