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Coconut Rice

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 06/22/20 Updated: 01/18/22
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The ultimate coconut rice! This recipe makes tender coconut rice that has a real, heavenly coconut flavor that’s slightly creamy but totally coconutty. Perfect with Asian or tropical dishes, it’s the missing ingredient to elevating your recipes!

Bowl of coconut rice

If you loved the coconut rice in my Jerk Chicken Bowls, this recipe is going to absolutely blow your mind. This version of coconut rice seriously takes regular basmati rice to the next level. Instead of using just coconut water instead of regular water, this recipe uses coconut milk and coconut oil as well. The result is rice that is aromatic, creamy, and oh-so-coconut-y.

This recipe is the perfect accompaniment to cuisines like Chinese, Thai, Caribbean, Hawaiian, and even Indian. The sweet, rich flavor pairs perfectly with savory dishes, but also with sweeter foods. Coconut shrimp, orange chicken, spicy curry, Hawaiian chicken with pineapple… Am I making you hungry yet?

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • Basmati rice – Deliciously fragrant and with a longer grain than traditional white rice, basmati is our rice of choice for this dish. They are the perfect rice for letting whatever sauce you use coat every grain.
  • Coconut milk – Besides giving this rice its signature coconut flavor, coconut milk helps make the basmati rice thick and creamy, making it the perfect base for your meal.
  • Coconut water – You can use plain water, but coconut water does up the coconut-y factor. Plus it’s just so good!
  • Coconut oil – Coconut oil helps make the rice super creamy.
  • Honey or sugar – Adds a little extra sweetness to the rice that brings out the coconut-y flavor.
  • Salt – Balances out the sweetness of the other ingredients.

How To Make Coconut Rice

The full recipe & ingredients list are below, but here you’ll find a quick overview for making this recipe perfectly, along with useful tips and info!

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan.
  2. Bring everything to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Stir, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low.
  4. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.

Chef’s Tips

  • To keep this recipe vegan, just use regular granulated sugar instead of honey.
  • This recipe was created specifically for basmati rice. If you decide to use a different type of rice, keep an eye on your stove to ensure it doesn’t overcook! Brown rice takes substantially longer to cook and will take about 45 minutes. White rice will take about the same amount of time as basmati.
Bowl of coconut rice with two spoons in it

More Easy Recipes & How To’s

  • Jerk Chicken Bowls with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice
  • Instant Pot Brown Rice
  • White Clam Sauce
  • Chickpea Tikka Masala

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Coconut Rice

Prep:2 minutes
Cook:13 minutes
Total:15 minutes
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6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup basmati rice uncooked
  • 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 1/4 cup water or coconut water
  • 1 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey or sugar

Instructions 

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan.
  • Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Stir, then immediately reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.

Notes

  • Vegan: Use sugar instead of honey.
  • Other types of rice: This recipe was created for basmati, so keep an eye on your rice if using another type. White rice has similar cook time. Brown rice will take approximately 45 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 356kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 16g, Sodium: 258mg, Potassium: 346mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 2mg, Net Carbs: 42g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik

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Meet Cheryl Malik

Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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