4.9 from 78 votes
Coconut Rice
Coconut Rice infuses jasmine rice with a mixture of coconut milk, water, brown sugar, and salt, resulting in tender grains with subtle sweetness and coconut aroma. An optional topping of lightly toasted sweetened flaked coconut adds texture and enhances the coconut flavor, making it a fragrant side dish to accompany various meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 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 coconut milk shake the can before using, canned, unsweetened
- 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
- 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.
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Notes
- Use unsweetened canned coconut milk, shaken well before measuring.
- To toast flaked coconut, cook it in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
- For Instant Pot cooking, use 2 cups coconut milk, 2 cups jasmine rice, 1/2 cup water, and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes with a 10-minute natural release.
- Variations include adding lime juice for coconut lime rice or substituting basmati or long-grain rice with adjusted cooking times.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
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.