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Pressure Cooker Coconut Rice Recipe
4.8 from 42 votes

Pressure Cooker Coconut Rice Recipe

Fast & Easy Coconut Rice made in the Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot. Perfectly cooked rice with the sweet aroma and subtle flavor of coconut milk. This is a great vegan & gluten free rice side dish to many Asian dishes! 

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
28 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 280 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese, Thai

Ingredients

  • 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed, or basmati rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup water or Unsalted stock
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt optional, adjust to taste
Garnish Options:
  • black sesame seeds
  • spring onions
  • Toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

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  1. Add the rice, coconut milk, water and salt to the instant pot steel insert. 
  2. Set the instant pot to the "Rice" function. This will default to 12 minutes at low pressure. (4 minutes at high pressure will work too)
  3. When the cooking time is done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the pressure manually. 
  4. Add garnish of your choice and serve warm. 
For Pot-in-Pot Coconut Rice:
  1. Add the rice, coconut milk, water and salt to a steel bowl that will fit in the instant pot insert. 
  2. Add 1 cup water to the instant pot steel insert. Place a trivet and the bowl with the rice on top of the trivet. 
  3. Set the instant pot on high pressure for 5 minutes. (Note: this cooking time works for steel bowl. Add 3-4 minutes if using an oven-safe glass bowl)
  4. When the cooking time is done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the pressure manually.
  5. Add garnish of your choice and serve warm. 

Notes

  • This recipe will make al dente rice. If you like softer rice, add 1/4 cup more coconut milk or water. 
  • Created: This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Pressure Cooker.

Nutrition Information

Calories 280kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Sodium 155mg (6%) Potassium 177mg (4%) Vitamin C 0.6mg (1%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280

% Daily Value*

Calories 280kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Potassium 177mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

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