How to Cook THE BEST Coconut Rice

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    226 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Asian

How to Cook THE BEST Coconut Rice

This coconut rice recipe is made with creamy coconut milk, fragrant ginger, and unsweetened coconut for an easy and delicious side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1 ounce Can coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • big pinch kosher salt
  • 1 lime , if desired
  • 1 green onion , thinly sliced
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice in a bowl of cool water then drain. Repeat three times or until the water is no longer cloudy.
  2. In a large pot, heat the oil on medium-high. Add the ginger and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the rinsed rice, 1 cup water, a big pinch of kosher salt, the coconut milk (shaking the can before opening), and the coconut flakes. Bring to a boil then reduce to low and cover with a lid. Simmer for 20 minutes then turn off the heat and let the rice sit with the lid on for 10 minutes. Fluff the finished rice with a fork. Add a squeeze of lime juice if desired and sprinkle with the green onion.

Notes

  • Omit the ginger and lime if desired. 
  • Light coconut milk can be used instead of whole. Just make sure it's a good brand so the coconut milk isn't watery.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 226kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 101mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 26IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 226kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 101mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 26IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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