Exotic Rice With Tropical Fruits Recipe Video

Directions GETTING READY 1) Chop 1/3 papaya scoops and pineapple chunks and set aside for the rice. Reserve the rest for the fruit salad.

MAKING 2) In a medium size pot, add the rice in chicken stock or water with 1 tablespoon butter over a medium heat and bring to a boil.

Then lower the heat to a simmer, stir once, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for about 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, in another pan saute the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter over a medium-low heat for just a few minutes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, stir often until soft and lightly golden.

In another pan, toast some of the coconut stirring continuously over a medium heat until golden.

After the rice is cooked, stir the papaya, pineapple, onion and garlic into the rice until thoroughly mixed.

FINALIZING 7) In a bowl, combine rest of the pineapple, papaya, toasted coconut and a little of the pineapple juice to make a cool exotic fruit salad.

SERVING 8) Garnish the rice with star fruit slices and serve with the fruit salad.