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Basmati Coconut Rice

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Basmati Coconut Rice is an easy and delicious way to elevate a meal with only a few simple ingredients.

Basmati Coconut Rice - an easy and delicious way to elevate a meal with only a few simple ingredients.

A quick and easy dish, basmati coconut rice is a staple of Indian and Caribbean cooking.

The light flavor of coconut makes this rice dish excellent accompaniment to a tropical-themed meal or serves as a cool contrast to more bold-flavored foods such as Spicy Grilled Cauliflower with Adobo Dipping Sauce.

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What can I serve with Basmati Coconut Rice?

  • Roasted Sweet Potato, Black Bean, and Lime Rice Bowls – swap the lime rice for basmati coconut rice for a new twist on this popular dish
  • roasted vegetables – sweet potatoes, green peppers, zucchini
  • beans – black beans and kidney beans 
  • fruit – diced mangoes and avocados 

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Can I use a different type of white rice?

Technically, yes.

Keep in mind that although the differences can be subtle, the type of rice used will affect both texture and flavor.

The two most popular kinds of rice used when preparing coconut rice are basmati and jasmine.

According to Cook’s Illustrated, the main difference between the two is texture:

Basmati rice is better at retaining its shape as it cooks and has a better “fluff” to it. Conversely, jasmine rice tends to become softer in texture and more “sticky.” 

Can I double this recipe?

Absolutely!

Note that you will need a medium-size saucepan. Double the ingredient amounts but keep the cooking the directions the same and you’re all set!

Basmati Coconut Rice ingredients

Ingredients needed for Basmati Coconut Rice:

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 5.5 ounces coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

How to make Basmati Coconut Rice:

Into a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add olive oil.

When the oil is hot, add the red onion.

Cook, stirring frequently 3 minutes, until softened.

Add the garlic and continue cooking an additional 1 minute.

Add the coconut milk, Basmati rice, water, and sea salt. Gently stir just enough to combine.

Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer, covered, for 12 minutes, or until water is absorbed.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.

 

Cheers!

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Basmati Coconut Rice - an easy and delicious way to elevate a meal with only a few simple ingredients.

Basmati Coconut Rice

An easy and delicious way to elevate a meal with only a few simple ingredients!
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 5.5 ounces coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup Basmati rice rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Into a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add olive oil. When oil is hot, add the red onion. Cook, stirring frequently 3 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and continue cooking an additional 1 minute.
  • Add the coconut milk, Basmati rice, water, and sea salt. Gently stir just enough to combine.
  • Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and allow to simmer, covered, for 12 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
  • Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot.
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