Coconut Lime Rice

Overhead close up of bowl of lime coconut rice with chopsticks.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: people

Calories: 349kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This Coconut Lime Rice is fragrant, fluffy, and easy to make. The mild coconut flavor is delectable, making this simple side dish perfect for curries, stir fry, stew, and more. Rice cooker, Instant Pot, and stovetop directions included.

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Ingredients

2 cups jasmine rice rinsed
1 cup coconut milk full fat
1 ⅔ cups chicken stock or water
1 teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons shredded coconut unsweetened

Optional:

¼ cup cilantro chopped
1 lime juiced

Instructions

Combine 2 cups jasmine rice, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 ⅔ cups chicken stock, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid.
After the cook time is up, allow the rice to sit for 5-10 minutes.
Stir in the 3 Tablespoons shredded coconut and, if desired, the ¼ cup cilantro and lime juice.
Enjoy!

Notes

Instant Pot Directions:

Add the rinsed jasmine rice, broth, and coconut milk to the pot and seal the lid closed. Set the steam valve in the sealed position.
Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining steam.
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the shredded coconut and fresh lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Rice Cooker Directions:

Combine rice, coconut milk, chicken stock, and salt in a rice cooker.
Cook on “quick” setting or white rice setting.
After the cook time is up, allow the rice to sit for 5-10 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the shredded coconut and fresh lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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