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Coconut Milk Rice Recipe
We make this 2-ingredient, 25-minute Coconut Milk Rice recipe weekly in our house! It comes out perfectly fluffy, packed with coconut flavor, and all you need is a can of coconut milk and a cup of rice!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk shaken well, or a lite coconut milk*
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 cup basmati rice or long grain white rice (see note)*
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer under cool running water until the liquid runs clear, about 1-2 minutes.1 cup basmati rice
- Shake the can of coconut milk well to ensure it is thoroughly mixed. Pour milk and water into a medium-sized pot over high heat and bring to a boil.1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- Once boiling, add the rinsed and drained rice along with the salt. Stir, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot with a lid, and cook for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork before serving.½ teaspoon salt
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Notes
- Coconut milk: Canned, full-fat coconut milk makes the creamiest rice. A lite coconut milk rice will work, but it won't be nearly as fluffy and creamy.
- Rice: Basmati rice is the only type that will work with this rice to coconut milk ratio. If you only have long grain white rice, you'll need to add roughly ½ cup of water or broth so the rice has enough liquid to fully cook.
- Rinse it well: Run the rice under cold water to remove the extra starch.
- Prep ahead: While rice is best right after cooking, you can make it up to 1 to 2 days early.
- Storage: Keep leftover coconut rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 3-4 days. The coconut rice can be frozen in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3-4 months. Allow it to defrost completely before reheating. Reheat by placing the rice to a skillet over medium-low heat with a little oil or some water. Stir frequently while cooking for 4-5 minutes until completely warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 242mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg
