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Coconut Basmati Rice (With Instant Pot)

Coconut Basmati Rice – light, fluffy, and incredibly delicious! This rice dish is a well-loved favorite in Southeast Asia and South Asia. And here's the exciting part: with the help of our reliable Instant Pot, you can whip it up in less than 30 minutes!

Cook Time
mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 2 cup basmati rice (480ml / 360g)
  • 1¼ cup coconut milk (300ml)
  • 1¾ cup water (420ml)
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. Thoroughly rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then let it drain well.
  2. In your Instant Pot, combine coconut milk and water. Heat the liquid using the "sauté" mode until it reaches a boil. Then, add the basmati rice to the liquid.
  3. Close the pressure lid, then cook under high pressure for 7 minutes and allow it to release naturally for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. Once finished, uncover the pot. Use a spoon or chopsticks to fluff the rice.
  5. Enhance your coconut basmati rice with cilantro or toasted coconut flakes. I personally like to enjoy it with fried crispy shallots.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of water according to your rice. Aged basmati rice tends to absorb more water, so if your cooked rice turns out dry, add an additional 1/4 cup of water for every cup of rice in your next cooking time.
  • Rinsing rice is an essential step to eliminate starch and prevent the cooked rice from becoming gluey.
  • Enhance the flavor by including lemongrass, pandan leaves, or kaffir lime leaves while cooking the rice.