Easy Coconut Rice
Nothing is quite like this Easy Coconut Rice recipe. It is creamy, savory, and a perfect complement to so many meals. I especially love this recipe paired with a bean salad – see my Black Bean and Mango Salad recipe.
Let’s review the simple ingredients, the simple instructions, and the oh so simple ways you can serve and eat this Easy Coconut Rice recipe.
The Ingredients
With just 4 ingredients, this coconut rice is undeniably simple yet so delicious.
Rice: I use jasmine rice in this recipe. The long-grain rice provides a fluffier texture. If you do not have any long-grain rice on hand feel free to substitute basmati, or any other short grain rice.
Coconut Milk: For this recipe, use unsweetened, full-fat, canned coconut milk. Don’t use the carton of coconut milk because there isn’t enough fat in it.
Water: The water in this recipe cooks and adds moisture to the rice. 100% coconut milk would be too creamy!
Shredded Toasted Coconut: This is the only optional ingredient. You can top your rice with shredded toasted coconut, sesame seeds, or even, fresh herbs.
How to Make Easy Coconut Rice
Rice
- In your rice pot, bring water and coconut milk to a boil.
- Add the rice and turn the heat on low. Place a tight-fitting lid over the pot and cook for 25min.
Toasted Coconut
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread coconut over a parchment paper-lined baking sheet
- Toast coconut in the oven for 5-10min. Keep a close eye on the coconut so it doesn’t burn. In my oven, the rice took ~7min to toast and it turned a beautiful “teddy bear” brown.
TLDR: Just make your rice like you normally would. Swap some of the water out with equal amounts of canned coconut milk.
How to Serve and Eat this Coconut Rice
Incorporated in a Salad
Add this recipe over a bed of lettuce and other veggies like grilled peppers and onions, or sliced tomatoes.
As a Dinner Side
Easy Coconut rice can be enjoyed in so many different dinner combinations. Try it with my Black Bean and Mango Salad (pictured above and below) and/or Grilled Shrimp recipes.
Dessert Makings
Still, this Easy Coconut Rice recipe is so versatile it can even be enjoyed as a dessert! Top this recipe with chilled fruit salad and shredded toasted coconut or nuts. Option to drizzle with maple syrup or honey and garnish with mint.
Yet, another dessert option is to combine the Easy Coconut Rice with some sweetened vanilla coconut milk for an easy Vanilla Coconut Pudding.
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Stay well, hungry, and curious!
Sarah Harper – @The.Sharper.Dietitian
Easy Coconut Rice
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Hi, I'm Sarah Harper. I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who loves to cook, eat, and talk about food! Here at The Addy Bean, you'll discover an array of flexitarian recipes. My mission is to inspire and encourage others to eat and explore the world of plant-based foods!
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