Thai Style Lime Pilaf
Brighten up your dinner table with this fragrant and flavorful Thai Style Lime Pilaf, a dish that effortlessly combines the creamy richness of coconut milk with the zesty punch of fresh lime. Made with fluffy jasmine rice, aromatic garlic, and ginger, this recipe delivers an irresistible balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Finished with a sprinkle of cilantro, green onions, and optional crushed peanuts for crunch, this vibrant pilaf is the perfect side dish for grilled fish, Thai curries, or even as a standalone centerpiece. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make pilaf will transport your taste buds straight to Southeast Asia while adding a touch of elegance to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 stalks green onions, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the rinsed jasmine rice to the saucepan and stir to coat the grains in the oil and aromatics.
Pour in the coconut milk and water. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a slight boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 15-17 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed.
Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to steam.
Fluff the rice with a fork and gently fold in the sliced green onions and chopped cilantro.
Transfer the lime pilaf to a serving dish and garnish with crushed peanuts, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.4 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 501 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 173 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.
