Delicious Coconut Rice Recipes

COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice with cool water until the water runs clear.
• Combine the rice, coconut cream, honey, salt and 2 cups of filtered water in a medium saucepan.
• Bring the coconut rice to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low.
• Cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 40 minutes.
• Fluff the rice with a fork and cover and let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• This recipe can be made in a rice cooker. Just add all the ingredients to the cooker and follow the rice cooker instructions.

RESTAURANT STYLE COCONUT RICE (COCONUT MILK)

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.

DELICIOUS COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Place jasmine rice in a fine mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until water runs clean. Drain well, it works best to tap base of stove with your hand or against the sink.
• Heat coconut milk and coconut water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, season with salt. Add rice and bring to a simmer.
• Reduce heat to low cover and simmer until water has been absorbed, about 17 to 20 minutes. You may find there's a few small pools of liquid at the top and that's fine.
• Remove from heat and let rest covered for 15 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork and serve warm.
• Serve with toasted unsweetened coconut, sliced almonds, black beans, fresh mango, fresh pineapple, bell pepper, cilantro, or lime.