Coconut Basmati Rice
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
549 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
International
Coconut Basmati Rice
Description
This Coconut Basmati Rice recipe uses basmati rice rinsed to remove excess starch, ensuring separate fluffy grains after cooking. The rice is combined with coconut milk and water seasoned with salt and sugar, then brought to a gentle boil before cooking covered on low heat. Steaming the rice undisturbed for 12 minutes, then resting it further for 10 minutes with the lid on, allows even cooking and texture development.
The flavor is a subtle combination of the nutty aromatic basmati and the creamy sweetness of coconut milk balanced with a touch of salt and sugar. Serving the rice plain or with optional garnishes like fried onions, chopped coriander, pineapple chunks, or lime wedges adds texture and brightness.
For best results, using a sturdy pot with a close-fitting lid prevents steam escape and keeps the rice evenly cooked. Rinsing the rice before cooking is crucial to avoid clumping and achieve light fluffiness. Gentle stirring at the start of boiling helps dissolve coconut milk lumps for a smooth consistency.
Ingredients
- 500 millilitre basmati rice
- 400 millilitre coconut milk full cream
- 500 millilitre water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Coriander optional additions; chopped coriander, fried onions, lime wedges, pineapple pieces, sliced spring onion
- fried onions
- lime
- pineapple
- spring onions
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
- Use a heavy pot with a snug lid to cook rice evenly and prevent boil-over.
- Rinse basmati rice well before cooking to ensure fluffy, non-sticky grains.
- Stir gently when the rice starts boiling to dissolve any lumps of coconut milk.
- Add cooked rice garnishes like fried onions, pineapple, chopped coriander, or lime wedges for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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