Name: How to Make Coconut Rice - 3 Ingredient Coconut Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups jasmine rice; 13.5 ounce can coconut milk; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lime (juiced); garnish: cilantro and lime slices

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Curious how to make coconut rice? This 3 ingredient Coconut Rice recipe uses jasmine rice and coconut milk. It's Thai inspired and makes a creamy and delicious side dish with easy to follow directions for the stove top and rice cooker.

GUYS! I have a great little recipe to share with y'all today. This unassuming little 3 INGREDIENT rice recipe is a GAME CHANGER in the kitchen. If you've loved eating perfectly fragrant and tropical Coconut Rice on vacation or at your favorite Asian or Thai restaurant... you can now very simply make this lovely side dish at home.

If you've ever wondered how to make coconut rice? Here are the easy to follow instructions!

How to Make Coconut Rice

The brilliance of this recipe is it really doesn't take any more work than making a standard pot of rice. The flavors though totally pop and will make all your favorite Asian and Thai dishes come alive. Just think about the flavor POP you will get from any stir fry or curry. This rice is a simple dish that simply elevates your dinner.

What's in 3 Ingredient Coconut Rice?

I'm not counting the water and salt in my three ingredients. But this really is the simplest little recipe.

Jasmine Rice: You'll want the classic long-grain rice for the best results. THIS is a great one.
Coconut Milk: This recipe calls for a can of coconut milk NOT the type next to the almond and regular milk. You can use light or full fat, although the full fat will give you a much richer coconut flavor.
Lime: I love some fresh lime juice in my for a zesty twist.
Water: You use coconut milk AND water to cook the rice in. Equal portions of both give you the perfect well textured rice.
Salt: Just a pinch is all you need.

You can also stir in shredded coconut for even more flavor!

How to Make Rice with Coconut Milk:

Wondering how to make coconut rice? It's super simple and can be ready in less than 30 minutes. Most of that is hand-off time too. The rice can be made either on the stove top OR the rice cooker. I've included both sets of instructions below.

How to Make Coconut Rice on the Stovetop:

In a fine mesh sieve, rinse your rice until the cool water becomes clear. Rinsing the rice removes extra starch and gives you a better textured rice.
Put the rice, coconut milk, water and salt in a pot with a lid. Uncovered turn to high heat and allow the rice mixture to come to a boil.
Once the boil starts turn the heat to low and cover. Cook until the water is absorbed. Stir a few times to keep it from sticking.
Fluff the rice and add any lime you want to taste.
Garnish with lime slices and fresh cilantro.

How to Make Coconut Rice in the Rice Cooker:

In a fine mesh sieve, rinse your rice until the cool water becomes clear.
Put the rice, coconut milk, water and salt in a rice cooker and select "white rice."
When the cycle is finished, fluff the rice and add any lime you want to taste.
Garnish with lime slices and fresh cilantro.

Can I make coconut rice in an Instant Pot?

I wouldn't make coconut rice in an Instant Pot because the coconut milk can clog the pressure valve.

What do I serve with Coconut Rice?

This rice is so versatile and can be served with so many things! It goes great with traditional stir fry and curry dishes or even seafood and fish!

Variations & Pro Tips

Rinsing the rice beforehand might seem like a pain but it gives you a much fluffier rice.
If you want LOTS of coconut flavor stir in some shredded coconut after cooking.
I prefer to make my recipe without sugar, but traditional coconut rice calls for that. Add it if you'd like!

This crazy DELISH healthy Coconut Rice recipe will change how you serve your favorite Asian dishes! It's bright, flavorful and OH SO DELISH. You'll be dreaming of the tropics with the first bite.

Get cooking and as always, I'd love to hear what you think.

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How to Make Coconut Rice - 3 Ingredient Coconut Rice

Julie Wunder

Curious how to make coconut rice? This 3 Ingredient Coconut Rice recipe makes a creamy and delicious side dish that will remind you of the beach.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 282 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups jasmine rice
13.5 ounce can coconut milk
2 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 lime, juiced
garnish: cilantro and lime slices

Instructions

Stovetop Method:

Using a mesh sieve, rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
In a pot on the stovetop combine the water, coconut milk, rice and salt. Stir together. Bring to a boil.
Once the pot reaches a boil, cover the pot and reduce the heat to simmer.
Allow to cook until the liquid absorbs. It should be about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Once it's done cooking add the lime to taste. Garnish with lime slices and fresh cilantro.

Rice Cooker Method:

Using a mesh sieve, rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
Put the water, coconut milk, rice and salt in a rice cooker and select "white rice."
When the cycle is finished, fluff the rice and add any lime to tase. Garnish with lime slices and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Make sure to shake the can of coconut milk well before you open it.

This can be made with light or full fat coconut milk depending on your dietary preferences. I calculated the calories for light coconut milk.

For even more coconut flavor stir in a few tablespoons of shredded coconut.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 82mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Coconut Rice, How to Make Coconut Rice

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