Coconut Rice Recipe
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Coconut Rice

By: Emma Maher 
"Basmati rice is simmered in coconut milk, instead of water, giving it a rich flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (86)

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

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Original Recipe Yield 6 to 8 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 535 | Total Fat: 33.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2007 by yum-me   view full review
I've been making a version of this for years to serve with any curry-type dish. I use one cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2005 by RebeccaStMartin.com   view full review
With some minor alterations, this recipe is fabulous. Because I'm the only one who eats this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2003 by Taylor Henry   view full review
Very easy and very tasty. I couldn't find coconut milk so I used the can of the cream of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2009 by Toot212   view full review
LOVE IT!!! My boyfriend and I fell in love with coconut rice at a restaurant and I decided to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2003 by HINJAPAN   view full review
Add some tumeric to give a nice golden yellow colour - it really improves the presentation.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2002 by LOLAGLEN   view full review
THE RICE WAS VERY GOOD. THE SECRET FOR IT NOT TO BE SO PASTY IS TO LET IT SIMMER FOR 25...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2010 by zhamlau   view full review
This is a beautiful start for an Indian or Thai dish. I would not eat it on its own (it is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2003 by VIOLETFEMME2003   view full review
ZZZzzzz. I added some chopped basil leaves and scallions to schnazz it up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2002 by cliff   view full review
This tasted pretty good and went over well with the family. It almost burned, so unlike most...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2010 by GODDESDARK   view full review
This is a yummy variation for rice, we love rice in my house and this was a great change. I...

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