Best Easy Light Coconut Rice Recipes
RESTAURANT STYLE COCONUT RICE (COCONUT MILK)
This is a recipe for exceptionally fluffy, coconut rice! No gluggy coconut milk scum left on the surface, each grain is clean and fluffy. Make it Asian-restaurant style by adding pandan leaves OR kaffir lime leaves. Or finish with a sprinkle of toasted coconuts. Serve with: tropical, Caribbean, Indian and Asian foods. See recipe card below for COCONUT POWDER version (no rice rinse, no soak).
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Time 17m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse rice in water until the water runs pretty clear. (Note 1)
- Drain rice then soak in water for 15 minutes. Then drain.
- Add rice, coconut milk, water, sugar and salt into a small pot or large saucepan over medium high heat. Add pandan or kaffir lime leaf if making Asian restaurant style option.
- Bring it to a simmer so the entire surface of the liquid is rippling (not just the edges), give it ONE stir (not more!), place lid on and immediately turn heat down to LOW.
- Leave for 14 minutes.
- Remove from heat, and rest, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
- Fluff with rubber spatula. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 148 g, Calories 192 kcal
EASY, LIGHT COCONUT RICE
This recipe is so fragrant and creamy, nobody can guess that it uses chicken stock to reduce fat/calories without reducing flavor. It is mild enough to be paired with any dish yet tasty enough to be eaten on its own. You could use jasmine rice instead if you prefer.
Provided by lilsweetie
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 30m
Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil and saute uncooked rice for 2 minutes or until edges start to turn slightly white, stirring constantly to avoid burning it.
- Stir in stock and coconut milk. Stir to combine then add salt.
- Bring mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until rice is fully cooked and liquid are absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.4, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 17.8, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 811.5, Carbohydrate 87.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 8.7, Protein 12.6
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