Rice with Coconut Milk
Elevate your side dish game with this creamy and fragrant Rice with Coconut Milk recipe! Featuring fluffy basmati rice simmered to perfection in rich, full-fat coconut milk, this dish offers a subtle sweetness balanced by a hint of salt, with optional sugar for added depth. Perfect as a versatile base for curries, grilled meats, or stir-fried vegetables, this easy-to-make recipe is ready in just 25 minutes. Garnish with shredded coconut and fresh cilantro for a delightful touch of texture and freshness. Whether served as a side dish or a light, tropical-inspired main, this coconut milk rice is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 1 cup Coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened shredded coconut (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. This helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
In a medium-sized saucepan with a lid, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar (if using). Stir well to ensure the salt and sugar dissolve.
Place the saucepan on medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
Once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for 15–18 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid during this time to ensure even cooking.
After 15–18 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains. If desired, sprinkle shredded coconut and chopped cilantro on top for added flavor and presentation.
Serve warm as a side dish or base for your favorite main courses, such as curries, grilled meats, or stir-fried vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
233 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.0 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 4% | |
*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.
