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Coconut Basmati Rice

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.

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

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

Instructions

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  1. Tip the dry rice into a colander and give it a good rinse under the tap. Allow the water to drain.
  2. Add the rice along with the coconut milk, water, salt and sugar to a large lidded saucepan. Give it a stir.
  3. 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.
  4. Let the rice cook undisturbed for 12 minutes. Remove it from the heat.
  5. Allow the rice to rest for an additional 10 minutes without removing the lid.
  6. 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

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

% 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.