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Coconut Rice

Posted by: Kate / Sides / Posted: 03/27/18 / Last updated: 10/17/18

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Coconut rice is a rich, savory side dish that goes well with Asian and Asian-inspired dishes.

Coconut rice topped with cilantro and cashewsRice is such a common side, and it seems like it should be easy to make. It can be tricky, though, to make rice well on the stove.

Coconut rice in a blue bowl topped with pieces of cashew

This coconut rice recipe is easy to make on the stove, and it only takes four ingredients to make. Also, there are no difficult-to-find ingredients; the ingredients for this coconut rice are readily available at most supermarkets.

Rice in a sieve for Coconut rice

How do you make coconut rice?

It's easy! Just rinse the rice, bring it to a boil, simmer, and then let it sit. I've made coconut rice using a bamboo steamer and glutinous rice. This recipe is easier, and the final rice tastes pretty similar to that rice.

Coconut Rice in a brown wooden bowl

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Coconut Rice

Rich, savory coconut rice makes a great side dish. 
Author:I Heart Eating
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Resting time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings:8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: coconut, rice
Coconut rice in a blue bowl topped with cashew pieces
Print Rate
5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 13.5 ounce can coconut milk (regular or lite)
  • 1 cup water
  • Pinch or two of salt

Instructions

  • Rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer.
  • Once rinsed, add rice to a saucepan, and stir in coconut milk, water, and salt.
  • Cover, and heat over medium-high heat until rice reaches a boil.
  • Once rice reaches a boil, reduce heat to lowest setting, and continue cooking for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and let rice sit, covered, for 15 minutes.
  • Fluff, and serve.

Notes

*This rice is a savory coconut rice, not the sweet dessert coconut rice.
**Nutrition values are estimates and were calculated using lite coconut milk.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 166kcal (8%)Carbohydrates: 29g (10%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 3g (15%)Sodium: 43mg (2%)Potassium: 39mg (1%)Calcium: 10mg (1%)Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
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  1. Ammu joy says

    October 9, 2018 at 9:46 am

    This recipe is easy and simple delicious, using coconut milk makes the difference, ??thQ for posting , coconut milk is one of my favorite ingredients ?

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    • Kate says

      October 9, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Thank you! I agree! Coconut milk makes such a difference. =)

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    April 21, 2018 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars
    Love!! This rice is amazing! Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply

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