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Easy Coconut Rice Recipe

One Pot Coconut Rice

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Quick and easy coconut rice recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot over stovetop in 30 minutes. Loaded with jasmine rice, coconut milk, garlic.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade coconut rice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 People
Calories 295
Author Abeer Rizvi

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups Jasmine rice Dry, Uncooked
  • 1 can Coconut milk 15 oz. can, Full fat
  • 3/4 cup Water
  • 1 clove Garlic Finely minced, Optional
  • Salt To taste
  • 1 tbsp Toasted coconut Unsweetened, For garnish
  • 1-2 tbsp Green onions Thinly sliced, For garnish

Instructions

  • Add rice, coconut milk, water, garlic, salt in a large nonstick pot over medium-high heat.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Bring to to a boil over medium high heat, stirring often to prevent the rice from sticking and burning to the bottom of the pot.
  • Reduce the heat to Low.
  • Cover and cook for 15 minutes to allow the rice to become tender.
  • Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
  • Garnish with toasted coconut and green onions. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Read all my tips above.
  • Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated in the microwave. 

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg