Coconut Rice
User Reviews
4.9
117 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Rest
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
South American, Indian, American
Coconut Rice
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This sweet Coconut Rice recipe will take your meal to the next level! It is delicious, only requires 5 ingredients, and is ready in less than 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk (shake the can before using)
- 2 tsp light brown sugar , packed
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups jasmine rice (about 13 oz.), well rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut (optional), lightly toasted
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Instructions
- Combine 2 cups water, coconut milk, sugar, and salt in large saucepan. Bring to simmer, then stir in rice.
- Return to a gently boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice gently with a fork.
- Transfer rice to a bowl; sprinkle with toasted coconut.
Notes
- *Unsweetened Coconut Milk is located in the Asian food aisle at your local grocery store. Note that this is not the same as coconut water found in the refrigerated section.
- Instant Pot Coconut Rice: Use 2 cups jasmine rice, 2 cups coconut milk, and 1/2 cup water (along with the salt and brown sugar called for in the recipe). Add all ingredients to the pressure cooker and stir to combine. Cook on high pressure (manual) for 4 minutes. Allow a 10 minute natural release (the valve may release sooner than that but allow the rice to sit for 10 full minutes).
- Coconut Lime Rice: Replace 2 Tablespoons of the water with lime juice and cook according to recipe instructions.
- Rice Substitutions:
- Basmati Coconut Rice: Substitute equal amount with no other changes. Long-Grain White Rice: Substitute equal amount with no other changes. Brown Rice: Follow same instructions but cook for 50 minutes instead of 15.
- Basmati Coconut Rice: Substitute equal amount with no other changes.
- Long-Grain White Rice: Substitute equal amount with no other changes.
- Brown Rice: Follow same instructions but cook for 50 minutes instead of 15.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
58g
(19%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
424mg
(18%)
Potassium
256mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
117 reviews
Excellent
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