Mango Coconut Rice with Candied Ginger

ByDeanna Segrave-Daly
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Mango Coconut Rice with Candied GingerWhen I heard about the #ricelove bloghop on for the month of September featuring any kind of rice dish, I was eager to jump in. But with a half-finished kitchen, I was hoping I could get the recipe out of my head and tested sooner than later. So, as soon the stove got hooked up and the countertop was put in, I got to work.

I've always loved the mango sticky rice dessert at our local Thai restaurant but I wanted to try a version featuring brown jasmine rice (the dietitian in me loves the whole grain aspect - the food lover in me likes the nutty taste.) I thought of candied ginger in place of fresh for a texture twist. And while shopping at Trader Joe's this weekend, I found the perfect complimentary ingredient for a topping :

Trader Joes Thai Lime & Chili Cashews

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Mango Coconut Rice with Candied Ginger

  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked brown jasmine rice
  • 1 cup canned light coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons candied ginger, diced
  • 1 ½ cups cubed mango (about 2 large mangoes)
  • ¼ cup Trader Joe's Thai Lime & Chili cashews

Instructions

  1. 1 cup uncooked brown jasmine rice
  2. 1 cup canned light coconut milk
  3. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  4. 2 tablespoons candied ginger, diced
  5. 1 ½ cups cubed mango (about 2 large mangoes)
  6. ¼ cup Trader Joe's Thai Lime & Chili cashews
  7. Cook rice according to the package. Let cool and transfer to a large bowl.
  8. In a small pot, whisk coconut milk and brown sugar. Add ginger and heat pot over medium-low until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is warm. Pour over rice and toss. Add mango, cover and let sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  9. When serving, top each bowl of rice with 1 tablespoon of cashews.
  10. Variations: You certainly can use any kind of rice you prefer including the traditional sweet or glutinous rice. Or swap out the candied ginger for fresh. I also think peanuts or almonds would be lovely if you can't get your hands on those cashews (oh, but try to - they are THAT good!)

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11 Comments

  2. YAY for #ricelove. Glad you could join us.
    I love coconut rice but never tried it with candied ginger. Thanks for sharing.

    1. Thanks so much - just love the #foodlove bloghop concept - honored to be a part of it. I can't wait to go thru everyone's recipes (and check out more of your Monday Muffins) My 4 yr loves making muffins so this may be a new Monday tradition!

  3. this looks SOOO good!! i love how simple, healthy, and absolutely delicious it looks!! welcome to the #ricelove bloghop!!! 😀

  4. I love the s[iced cashews on top of the mango and coconut rice. Truly YUM!! Oooh and candied ginger...wow!

  5. You had me at "Mango" ! I just loveeee Mango, and to combine it in this rice dish is absolutely terrific! Great to do the ricelove/bloghop with you!

  6. hi, my first time here. your rice recipe simply look deli and unique with mango and ginger. bookmarked with thanks to you teaspoon. have a nice day

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