Description
Coconut rice is a deliciously creamy dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Made with perfectly cooked long-grain rice infused with rich coconut milk, this recipe is simple yet impressive. Whether served alongside spicy curries or enjoyed on its own, coconut rice elevates any meal into an extraordinary dining experience. Get ready to delight your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe that brings sunshine to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir gently.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve, drizzled with extra coconut milk if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg