Coconut Mango Rice (Gluten-Free)

There is so much to love about this southeast Asian desert. It’s creamy and sweet and it tastes great warm or cold. It’s also simple to put together and one of those meals that just tastes like summer. I’m a sucker for mangoes, but if you already have them on hand, sweet oranges, or juicy satsumas make a fine substitute. Toasted coconut makes a nice topping for a bit of tasty texture.

Ingredients:
1 cup rice
1 14-ounce can coconut milk
1 cup fresh mango chunks
½ cup mango juice
½ cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch of salt

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Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add rice and stir until well-coated. Slowly add coconut milk, mango juice, water and salt and bring to a boil.

Cover rice and reduce heat to low. Allow to simmer about 15-20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in butter and mango pieces. Serve immediately.