Easy Coconut Rice

Name: Easy Coconut Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups white rice; 1 15 ounce can coconut milk; 1 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Prep Time

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

20m

This easy coconut rice recipe is a simple and flavorful side dish. Cooked in a mixture of coconut milk and water, it has a rich and creamy texture with a hint of sweetness. A perfect complement to any savory main course.

Coconut Rice

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Ingredients

Servings: 6

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2 tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 cups white rice

1 15 ounce can coconut milk

1 cup water

1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps

Heat olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium high heat. Add in rice and toast, 2 to 3 minutes, stirring until rice begins to turn a light golden brown.

Pour in coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.

Place a lid onto the saucepan and reduce the heat to low.

Simmer on low 15 minutes, until all liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender. Use a fork to fluff rice and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

473kcal

23%
Fat

23g

1%
Saturated Fat

10g

0%
Carbohydrates

59g

2%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

5g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

99mg

4%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Easy Coconut Rice

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts