Best Coconut Rice Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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RESTAURANT STYLE COCONUT RICE (COCONUT MILK)



Restaurant Style Coconut Rice (Coconut Milk) image

This is a recipe for exceptionally fluffy, coconut rice! No gluggy coconut milk scum left on the surface, each grain is clean and fluffy. Make it Asian-restaurant style by adding pandan leaves OR kaffir lime leaves. Or finish with a sprinkle of toasted coconuts. Serve with: tropical, Caribbean, Indian and Asian foods. See recipe card below for COCONUT POWDER version (no rice rinse, no soak).

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Rice     Side

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups (360g) jasmin or long grain white rice ((Note 1))
400 ml / 14 oz coconut milk (, full fat or light (Note 2))
1/2 cup (125ml) water
1 tbsp white sugar ((Note 3))
1/2 tsp salt
3 pandan leaves (, knotted)
3 kaffir lime leaves (, crushed in hand)
1 tbsp desiccated coconut (, toasted, to garnish)

Steps:

  • Rinse rice in water until the water runs pretty clear. (Note 1)
  • Drain rice then soak in water for 15 minutes. Then drain.
  • Add rice, coconut milk, water, sugar and salt into a small pot or large saucepan over medium high heat. Add pandan or kaffir lime leaf if making Asian restaurant style option.
  • Bring it to a simmer so the entire surface of the liquid is rippling (not just the edges), give it ONE stir (not more!), place lid on and immediately turn heat down to LOW.
  • Leave for 14 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and rest, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff with rubber spatula. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 148 g, Calories 192 kcal

COCONUT RICE



Coconut Rice image

Basmati rice is simmered in coconut milk, instead of water, giving it a rich flavor.

Provided by Emma Maher

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 ½ cups Basmati rice
4 (10 ounce) cans coconut milk
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over high heat, combine rice, coconut milk and salt; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.8 g, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 29 g, Sodium 19.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

COD WITH CONFETTI COCONUT RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



Cod With Confetti Coconut Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: basmati rice, red bell pepper, carrot, jalapeño, salt, Thai Kitchen® coconut milk, water, cod fillets, ground black pepper, McCormick® dried cilantro leaves, vegetable oil, Lime wedge

Provided by Hannah Williams

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
¼ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped, seeds and ribs removed
¼ cup carrot, finely chopped
¼ cup jalapeño, seeded and minced
4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 can Thai Kitchen® coconut milk
¼ cup water
24 oz cod fillets, pacific
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon McCormick® dried cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Lime wedge, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, bell pepper, carrots, jalapeño, 2 teaspoons salt, Thai Kitchen coconut milk, and water, then stir to combine. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, season the cod fillets on both sides with the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt, the pepper, and McCormick Dried Cilantro Leaves.
  • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is almost smoking, lay each fillet in the pan. Sear until fish releases from pan with ease and is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Using a fish spatula, flip each fillet and sear on the other side until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • To serve, scoop rice onto each plate and top with a cod fillet. Serve with lime wedges.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558 calories, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 1 gram

TOASTED-COCONUT RICE



Toasted-Coconut Rice image

The toasted coconut adds a nice nutty flavor to this rice dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook coconut, stirring, until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
  • Set aside 2 tablespoons coconut. Stir rice into pan with remaining coconut. Add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with reserved coconut and the scallions.

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