Coconut Basmati Rice
Elevate your side dishes with this fragrant and creamy Coconut Basmati Rice, a delicately flavored recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a tropical delight. Featuring fluffy basmati rice simmered in rich coconut milk and infused with warm ground cardamom, this dish is perfected with a touch of toasted shredded coconut for texture and buttery (or vegan) richness. With just 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as an aromatic accompaniment to curries, grilled proteins, or roasted vegetables. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of color and flavor, and bring a hint of the exotic to your dining table! Keywords: coconut basmati rice, creamy rice recipe, vegan rice side dish, coconut milk rice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Butter (or coconut oil for a vegan option)
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the basmati rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir to mix.
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
Simmer the rice for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
While the rice is cooking, toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Set aside.
Once the rice is cooked, remove it from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow any remaining steam to finish cooking the grains.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork, then stir in the butter (or coconut oil) and ground cardamom.
Sprinkle the toasted shredded coconut over the rice and gently mix it in.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.4 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1234 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.0 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 358 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
