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Coconut Rice

This easy coconut rice recipe is a sweet dish you'll love! Spruce up your next batch of rice with this quick and easy Coconut Rice recipe. It's so tasty with a creamy flavor and crunchy with toasted coconut flakes topping. The perfect side dish to your favorite grilled meat or seafood.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup desiccated coconut, unsweetened
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • green onions, chopped

Instructions

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  1. In a pan over medium heat, add coconut flakes. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned and aromatic. Immediately remove from pan and set aside.
  2. Under running water, rinse the rice a few times until water runs clear. Drain well.
  3. In a pot with a tight-fitting lid, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir gently to disperse.
  4. Over medium heat, bring to a boil uncovered. Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  5. Let sit, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.
  6. With a fork, gently fluff rice and transfer to a serving platter. Top with green onions and toasted coconut. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use a pot with a tight-fitting lid that is big enough to allow space for the expanding rice.
  • Coconut milk is creamier and thicker than water, so rinse the rice well before cooking to remove the extra starch. Place in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear.
  • After rinsing, drain the rice very well, as extra moisture can affect the texture.
  • Use a pot with a tight-fitting lid that is big enough to allow space for the expanding rice.
  • For optimum texture, let the rice rest after cooking for 10 minutes before fluffing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 394mg (16%) Potassium 90mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 394mg 16%
Potassium 90mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.