Easy Coconut Milk Rice
Need an easy weeknight side dish idea? This simple coconut milk rice recipe is a total family favorite. Savory, with a very mild coconut flavor, it's also the perfect base for tacos, fried rice, meal prep bowls and more!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice 16-oz. total*
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Shake coconut milk well before opening. Combine coconut milk, water, and salt in the bowl of your rice cooker.
- Set the rice cooker to the quick cook setting and start the cycle. If your rice cooker does not have this setting, just use the shortest setting available.
- Stovetop Coconut Milk Rice: To cook this coconut rice on the stove top, combine the ingredients above in a large pot and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 22 minutes.
Recipe Notes
*Don't use the measuring cup that comes with your rice maker, as it's typically smaller than a standard 8-oz. cup.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.3g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 9.1g | Saturated Fat: 7.5g | Sodium: 278.7mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.6g
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