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.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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

Serving size	701.3 grams (701.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	902

Total Fat 66.80g	86%
Saturated Fat 59.20g	296%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1230mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 69.60g	25%
Dietary Fiber 8.30g	30%
Total Sugars 11.20g
Protein 13.10g	26%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 78mg	6%
Iron 11mg	60%
Potassium 783mg	17%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.5%

Protein: 5.6%

Carbs: 29.9%