Best Pandan Coconut Rice Balls 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

PANDAN STEAMED RICE



Pandan steamed rice image

Pandan is a tropical leaf also called screwpine leaf, used to add a fragrant, slight sweetness - great for complimenting curries

Provided by Ping Coombes

Categories     Side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 2

600g jasmine rice
2 pandan leaves , knotted

Steps:

  • Put the rice in a large pan and cover with cold water. Swoosh the rice in the water, then drain the water away. Repeat until the water runs clear. Add the pandan leaves to the rice, season with a little salt, then add enough cold water to come a fingertip depth above the surface of the rice. Bring the pan to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 mins or until most of the water has been absorbed and the surface of the rice looks pitted. Turn off the heat, cover and leave undisturbed for 30 mins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

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