5.0 from 9 votes
Coconut Rice
This simple coconut rice recipe has a delicate coconut flavor that is perfect for any meal!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 293 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup jasmine rice
- 1 (13.5 ounce each) can coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar optional but recommended
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the rice in a mesh strainer and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, and water. Stir in the sugar and salt.
- Bring ingredients to a boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce heat to a low simmer and cover.
- Cook covered for 20 to 25 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is fluffy and tender.
- Remove from the heat and let rest covered for 5 to 7 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
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Notes
- Makes 4 cups of coconut rice.
- Do not lift the lid after reducing to a simmer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
293
(15%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
109mg
(5%)
Potassium
212mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 109mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.