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Coconut Rice

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Rest
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 400 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: South American , Indian , American

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

Instructions

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  1. Combine 2 cups water, coconut milk, sugar, and salt in large saucepan. Bring to simmer, then stir in rice.
  2. Return to a gently boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice gently with a fork.
  4. 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:
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  • 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

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

% 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.