Coconut Basmati Rice

Name: Coconut Basmati Rice
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 millilitre basmati rice; 400 millilitre full cream coconut milk; 500 millilitre water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; Optional - any additions of your choice like chopped coriander, fried onions, lime wedges, pineapple pieces and sliced spring onion

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Cook Time
mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
549 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
International

Coconut Basmati Rice

Damien Carter

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This easy coconut basmati rice recipe is so delicious and endlessly versatile that you'll find any excuse to make it instead of plain rice! Creamy coconut milk transforms ordinary rice into a rich, flavourful side dish with a hint of tropical flair. Plus, it's super easy to make - a true dump-and-go recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

500 millilitre basmati rice
400 millilitre full cream coconut milk
500 millilitre water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Optional - any additions of your choice like chopped coriander, fried onions, lime wedges, pineapple pieces and sliced spring onion

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Instructions

Tip the dry rice into a colander and give it a good rinse under the tap. Allow the water to drain.
Add the rice along with the coconut milk, water, salt and sugar to a large lidded saucepan. Give it a stir.
Over medium heat, bring the liquid to a boil and give it another quick stir to ensure there are no large lumps of coconut milk left. Place the lid on tightly and reduce the heat to low.
Let the rice cook undisturbed for 12 minutes. Remove it from the heat.
Allow the rice to rest for an additional 10 minutes without removing the lid.
Fluff up the rice. Serve immediately or add any additions you'd like to add, like chopped coriander, pineapple, crispy fried onions or pineapple

Notes

We love using a sturdy cast iron saucepan with a tight-fitting lid for cooking rice. If you have one, try it out - it makes a big difference in cooking rice evenly.Alternatively, any pot with a snug-fitting lid will work.
When it comes to cooking rice, go for a saucepan that's a bit bigger than you think you'll need. It helps prevent the rice from boiling over and causing a mess on your stove.
Washing the rice may sound like extra work, but it significantly improves the final texture. It results in light, fluffy grains without any stickiness.
To achieve a smooth consistency, gently stir the rice as it starts to boil. This breaks up any lumps in the coconut milk, ensuring it blends seamlessly with the other ingredients as it melts.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 549kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 82g (27%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 613mg (26%) Potassium 323mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 549 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	549kcal	27%
Carbohydrates	82g	27%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	21g	32%
Saturated Fat	18g	90%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	613mg	26%
Potassium	323mg	7%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	49mg	5%
Iron	4mg	22%