Description
Coconut Basmati Rice is a tender, fluffy side dish infused with the rich, fragrant, and slightly sweet flavors of coconut milk. It’s a perfect complement to many Indian and Southeast Asian dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 (13.6-ounce) can light coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
- Additional green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed basmati rice, water, coconut milk, and salt. Stir to mix well.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes.
- Check for any remaining liquid. If needed, cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered and undisturbed, for 10 minutes to steam.
- Uncover, fluff the rice with a fork, and stir in the sliced green onions.
- Serve with lime wedges and garnish with additional green onions.
Notes
- Rinse the rice: This removes excess starch to prevent sticky or clumpy rice.
- Optional step – toast the rice: For added flavor, sauté the rinsed rice in coconut oil for 1–2 minutes before adding the liquid ingredients.
- Adjust cooking time as needed: Heat and pan size may slightly affect cooking time, so monitor during first use.
- Don’t skip steaming: Letting the rice sit covered after cooking ensures all moisture is absorbed and texture is perfect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 672mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 79g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
