Asian Coconut Rice Recipe
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Asian Coconut Rice

By: SILVREZS 
"I tried so many different ways to duplicate my favorite restaurant's coconut rice after they went out of business. This one is perfect! Garnish with toasted coconut and chopped cilantro if you like."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (323)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in rice. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 453 | Total Fat: 20.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2008 by Chef Joy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
HELPFUL TIPS NOT MENTIONED: Being Asian, cooking rice is a skill I guess you're born with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2007 by Christine M   view full review
I'll admit, when I first tasted this I was disappointed - it was very bland. I think it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2008 by Tina C.   view full review
I realize that this recipe is supposed to have a very subtle coconut flavor, but I was looking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Tasty, pretty and fragrant, this is a beautiful Asian method of preparing basic rice. It must...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by Grace   view full review
I was curious about this recipe and decided to try it one night with some pineapple and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by Samitestar   view full review
A lot of people said their rice didn't cook and I think it is water in their area, I noticed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2010 by Alle G.   view full review
I was surprised by this recipe...I was expecting a very strong coconut flavor and was a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by STANSANCHEZ   view full review
This recipe is great. We have tried several others and they don't come out very well. Use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
This went well with our teriyaki chicken. I used basmati rice and added some butter. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
I didn't like this recipe. I thought it was too sweet and overpowered the taste of everything...

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