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