Easy Coconut Rice – Ahead of Thyme (Video)

So simple to make, yet incredibly full of flavor, this Easy Coconut Rice recipe will quickly become a family favorite! I LOVE rice like my husband loves pasta, but I was getting bored of making it the same way.

I have had a mental block about using coconut in savory dishes forever.  For me, coconut means sweet – ice cream, cookies, pie, you get the idea.

It was only when I made Sous Vide Mahi Mahi that I discovered a recipe for coconut rice, and I was intrigued.  I really liked the recipe, but I hate cooking rice on the stove (I get way too distracted by everything).

I searched for other recipes and came across this gem from Sam and Dan over at Ahead of Thyme.  You can learn more about them here.  Such a beautiful family, and yet another terrific recipe! I previously made their Cranberry Apple Cobbler, which was divine. 

I love this recipe because I can use my 3-Qt. Micro-Cooker Plus:

The 3-qt. Micro-Cooker® Plus cooks starchy side dishes like rice, quinoa, pasta, polenta, and potatoes in the microwave. It includes a boil-over guard that works with the lid to circulate liquids, so your microwave stays clean and free of spills.

Click here to get your 3-Qt. Micro-Cooker Plus today. You’ll be glad you did.

Let’s jump right in!!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice
  • 1 (400mL) can Coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro freshly chopped for garnish

Instructions

In a medium bowl, rinse Jasmine rice several times in cold water, until the water is clear.  Drain rice, and place in 3-Qt. Micro-Cooker Plus. Add coconut milk, water, salt and sugar to micro-cooker, then stir to mix ingredients. Cover with lid. 

Microwave 5 minutes on HIGH, then 10 minutes at 50% cooking power.  Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

Carefully remove lid, and fluff rice with fork.  Top with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.

That’s it!  I hope that you’ll give this a try, and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about this recipe.  I would love to hear from you. Let’s make great food together!!

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Easy Coconut Rice – Ahead of Thyme

So simple to make, yet incredibly full of flavor, this Easy Coconut Rice recipe will quickly become a family favorite!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 171 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice rinsed
  • 1 400mL can coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tsp sugar or to taste
  • 1 tbsp cilantro freshly chopped for garnish – optional

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, rinse Jasmine rice several times in cold water, until the water is clear.  Drain rice,and place in 3-Qt.Micro-Cooker Plus. Add coconut milk, water, salt and sugar to micro-cooker, then stir to mix ingredients. Cover with lid. 
  • Microwave 5 minutes on HIGH, then 10 minutes at 50% cooking power.  Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Carefully remove lid, and fluff rice with fork.  Top with freshly chopped cilantro, if desired.

Notes

Notes: 
To cook on the stove, after rinsing rice, add all ingredients to saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat.
Turn heat down to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Uncover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Fluff rice, top with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 295mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword coconut rice
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