Coconut Basmati Rice
Coconut basmati rice is fluffy and tender with the added rich, fragrant, creamy, and slightly sweet flavors of coconut milk for a crowd-pleasing side dish.
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 425kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups of basmati rice, rinsed
- 1 ½ cups of water
- 1 (13.6-ounce) can of light coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 4 tablespoons of green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
- Green onions, thinly sliced (garnish)
Instructions
- Add rice, water, coconut milk, and salt to a medium saucepan with a lid. Mix well, bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook undisturbed for 15 minutes. Uncover and if there is still liquid, cover with a lid and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Turn off the heat, and let it sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
- Uncover and fluff with a fork and add the green onions.
- Serve with a slice of lime and topped with more green onions.
Notes
- Always rinse the rice: It will remove excess starch to avoid gloopy rice.
- Toast the rice for more flavor: Sauté the basmati rice in the saucepan with a little coconut oil until it’s fragrant (1-2 minutes). Then add the remaining ingredients to cook it.
- The cooking time may vary: Based on your exact heat level and the size of your saucepan. I recommend monitoring it more than usual when first making the recipe to adjust it if needed.
- Don’t skip the steaming step: After cooking the rice, leaving it to steam for a further 10 minutes will allow the rice time to absorb or steam any remaining moisture for perfectly cooked rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 672mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg