5 from 6 votes
Turmeric Coconut Rice
This light and fluffy turmeric coconut rice is an easy side dish made with four basic ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings:
5
Calories:
387 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon Turmeric about 1" piece, freshly grated
- 14 ounces coconut milk (1 can)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, freshly cracked
Instructions
- Place the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly. Drain and set aside.
- Add the coconut oil to a medium sized saucepan over high heat. Once hot, add the rice and toast in the oil for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the grated turmeric and continue to stir to combine.
- Pour the coconut milk and water into the pot, stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid, lower the heat to a low simmer and cook until rice has absorbed all of the liquid, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, add the salt and pepper and fluff the rice with a fork.
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Notes
- Storing Leftovers: Leftover coconut rice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezing leftover rice: The high-fat content in this rice coming from coconut milk makes it an excellent candidate for freezing. Add the rice to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 4 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating and serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
249mg
(10%)
Potassium
274mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.