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Easy Coconut Rice (w/ Instant Pot Recipe)

Made with coconut milk instead of water, coconut rice is extra fluffy and infused with flavor. The perfect side dish for Thai cuisine or almost any of your favorite recipes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai

Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 can coconut milk 14oz can
  • Chopped Cilantro & Green Onion to taste

Instructions

To Prep:
    Cup of Yum
  1. Place dry rice in a large mesh strainer and rinse. Drain well.
Rice Cooker Recipe
  1. Add 2 cups rice to a rice maker and add 1 can of coconut milk. Do not add water.
  2. Set rice maker to the "cook" function.
  3. When the rice is done cooking, scoop into a large bowl and fluff.
  4. Stir in chopped cilantro and/or green onion to taste.
Instant Pot Recipe
  1. Add 2 cups rice, 1 can of coconut milk, and 2 cups water to Instant Pot.
  2. Stir to combine, then seal the Instant Pot and cook on the rice setting. Allow to natural release (about 10 minutes), then remove the lid carefully.
  3. Scoop rice into a large mixing bowl and add chopped green onion and/or cilantro.
  4. Stir to fluff and evenly distribute the fresh herbs.
Stove Top Directions
  1. Add 2 cups rice, 1 can of coconut milk, and 2 cups water to a large saucepan and stir to combine.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove lid and scoop the rice to a large bowl.
  4. Stir to fluff and mix in chopped herbs.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.

Nutrition Information

Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 159mg (5%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.03g (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 159mg 3%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.03g 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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