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Coconut Rice

This easy coconut rice recipe is a sweet dish you'll love! Spruce up your next batch of rice with this quick and easy Coconut Rice recipe. It's so tasty with a creamy flavor and crunchy with toasted coconut flakes topping. The perfect side dish to your favorite grilled meat or seafood.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 249kcal

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup desiccated coconut, unsweetened
  • 2 cups Jasmine rice
  • 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • green onions, chopped

Instructions

  • In a pan over medium heat, add coconut flakes. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned and aromatic. Immediately remove from pan and set aside.
  • Under running water, rinse the rice a few times until water runs clear. Drain well.
  • In a pot with a tight-fitting lid, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir gently to disperse.
  • Over medium heat, bring to a boil uncovered. Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Let sit, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.
  • With a fork, gently fluff rice and transfer to a serving platter. Top with green onions and toasted coconut. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Coconut milk is creamier and thicker than water, so rinse the rice well before cooking to remove the extra starch. Place in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear.
  • After rinsing, drain the rice very well, as extra moisture can affect the texture.
  • Use a pot with a tight-fitting lid that is big enough to allow space for the expanding rice.
  • For optimum texture, let the rice rest after cooking for 10 minutes before fluffing.

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg