JASMINE RICE WITH COCONUT & CHERRIES

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Our favorite coconut jasmine rice deserves a bit of color and sweetness. We add cherries, peanuts and orange zest. That does the trick. -Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
1/3 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup chopped salted peanuts
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water, oil and salt to a boil. Stir in rice; return to a boil, stirring once. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, 15-17 minutes., Stir in cherries, peanuts and orange zest; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

254 Confidential
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Overall, this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Nawab Rangrej
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Maybe I'll try this recipe again sometime, but I'll make some changes to it first.


Fo Ya
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Kuromi Kru
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This recipe was a disappointment. The coconut flavor was overpowering and the cherries were too tart.


Ms Islam
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper to taste.


Asmit Mandal
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my rice turned out mushy.


Dip Baniya
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make.


Abdul hadi hadi
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I made a few substitutions to this recipe and it still turned out great! I used brown rice instead of white rice and added some chopped walnuts.


Kseid FfFTI
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Siam Islam
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Anjila Chudal
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish.


Mafia black
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Evans Sackey
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The coconut flavor was subtle and didn't overpower the other ingredients.


Egidio pereira
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Davell O
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Great recipe!


Muhammad Baksh Jatt Nagyal
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the coconut and cherries paired with the rice. It was a unique and delicious combination.


William Mailula
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This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing.


Malik Gulshan Gulshan Malik
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love it.


Sarah Morrow
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Easy to follow recipe and turned out great!


Obaidul Haque
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This was a great recipe! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the coconut and cherries added a nice sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.