Coconut Basmati Rice

Author: Katie

This easy rice recipe is made with simple ingredients (that you may already have in your pantry) and delivers a wonderfully flavored rice dish. Perfect to serve with a bunch of different dishes, this recipe is a super option for meal-prep and is full of coconutty taste.

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Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 17

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
⅔ cup canned coconut milk
1 ¼ cup water
salt
for garnish: fresh cilantro + scallions

You can find detailed step-by step-photos above the recipe card.

Instructions

Thoroughly rinse the rice through a fine strainer.
Add all of the ingredients to a small saucepan.
1 cup basmati rice, ⅔ cup canned coconut milk, 1 ¼ cup water, salt
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cover with a lid. Let the rice cook for 10-15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
Take off the heat and let sit for about 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork (optional) and serve alongside some Sticky Tofu, Red Lentil Dahl or other.

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Notes

Rinse the rice thoroughly: This will wash off some of the extra starch. Also, rice holds a lot of dirt and you should rinse it until the water runs clear.
Simmer on a low heat: Cooking on a high heat may result in the bottom burning or the rice becoming overcooked. In addition, you may find that cooking rice at a rolling boil, results in the pot lid popping off and the water splattering all over your stove top.
Add a splash of water should your liquid evaporate before the rice is cooked completely.
Instant Pot: You'll need to reduce the water to ¾ cup. Pressure-cook on high for 4 minutes, then let naturally release for 10 minutes before quick releasing.
To store: in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days. Ensure the rice has cooled down completely before packing it into a container.
To reheat: gently on stove or in the microwave. If you reheat in on the stove, you’ll need to add a little liquid to it.

Nutrition

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates.

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