
Coconut Rice Recipe

Coconut Rice
Serves 4-6
Fragrant and flavorful, coconut rice is the perfect accompaniment to curries and other spicy dishes that benefit from a cool sidekick.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 can (4 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 Tbsp coconut, unsweetened dried (desiccated)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- Optional Toppings:
- Toasted coconut
- Lime zest
Directions:
- Rinse and drain rice 3-4 times to remove excess starch. Cover rice with water and soak for 15 minutes. Drain.
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Open can of coconut milk; skim coconut fat from top of milk and place in pan to melt. Add drained rice and stir to coat with melted coconut fat.
- Slowly pour in the coconut milk and 1/2 cup of water. Add dried coconut, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a low boil and stir once. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and leave lid on. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- Remove lid, fluff rice with a fork, and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with toasted coconut and lime zest.
Nutrition:
Amount Per Serving (based on 6 servings)Calories: 360
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 210 mg
Carbohydrates: 57 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 4 g
Added Sugars: 2 g
Protein: 6 g
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