This Creamy Coconut Rice recipe is super delicious and ready in under 20 minutes! I simply love this rice because not only is it good on its own, but it goes perfectly with Instant Pot Pulled Pork, Jerk Chicken, and Lamb Loin Chops.
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Many cultures have their own version of coconut rice. This includes India, Thailand, and Africa. They're all delicious in their own way. Some add onions, garlic, and raisins. While others mix in tomato paste, for a totally different taste.
Puerto Ricans win the prize as far as I'm concerned. They serve it as a dessert, sweetened with sugar, shredded coconut, vanilla, and rum. Can you imagine how delicious that is?
My creamy coconut rice is also delicious. I like serving it with spicy food because it does a great job of taming the heat. It's also a great option with these pork neck bones!
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😍 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Creamy coconut rice is easy to prepare and goes with many protein options, especially this crispy panko shrimp and Filipino lumpia.
- If you want to cut down on the calories, you can use low-fat coconut milk.
- You can also serve it as a vegetarian main dish, topped with toasted peanuts, chopped cilantro, and scallions.
🛒 What You Need to Make This Recipe
🔖 Ingredients & Substitutions
- Rice: I prefer using Jasmine rice to make creamy coconut rice. It's got the perfect creamy texture.
- Coconut Milk: One can of coconut milk, full fall or low-fat.
- Spices: Salt, crushed red pepper, turmeric, cardamom pods, and ginger.
- Toppings: Toasted peanuts (or substitute almonds), and toasted raisins.
- Herbs: Fresh chopped cilantro, or substitute your favorite herbs.
🥥 How to Make Creamy Coconut Rice
Step 1: Rinse rice and add to a medium-sized saucepan. Add water and the remaining spices.
Step 2: Microwave solidified coconut milk for 30 seconds, then add to the rice. Stir rice and bring to a boil.
Step 3: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for ten minutes. After ten minutes, remove the lid and stir the rice. Cover and cook for 10 additional minutes.
Pro Tip: I added a few chilis to my creamy coconut rice but feel free to leave them out if you don't like your food extra spicy.
Step 4: Meanwhile, toast almonds or peanuts in a hot pan. If using raisins, toast them along with the nuts.
Step 5: Fluff rice with a fork before serving. Don't forget to remove those cardamom pods if you added them!
🍗 Serving Suggestions
Serve this creamy coconut rice topped with nuts, raisins (if using), and chopped cilantro. Then add your favorite protein options such as pork chops, smoked chicken thighs, frozen air fryer salmon, or Vietnamese spring rolls. It would also pair really well with this sweet and spicy Mongolian pork or this Filipino pork adobo recipe!
🤷🏻♀️ Pro Tips
- To add a Middle Eastern twist, I've included some of my favorite spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger.
- I prefer to use jasmine rice in this recipe; it just seems to turn out perfectly every time.
- I'm also partial to recipes that intertwine both sweet and spicy flavors. To accomplish this, I cook the rice with a few spicy chilis mixed in and top it with sweet raisins.
- If you want to take it to the next level, add toasted nuts along with the raisins.
🍚 More Rice Recipes
If you enjoy this creamy coconut rice recipe, check out these other rice recipes.
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Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Rinse rice and add to a medium-sized saucepan. Add water and the remaining spices.
- Microwave solidified coconut milk for 30 seconds, then add to the rice. Stir rice and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for ten minutes. After ten minutes, remove the lid and stir the rice. Cover and cook for 10 additional minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast almonds or peanuts in a hot pan. If using raisins, toast them along with the nuts.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving. Don't forget to remove those cardamom pods if you added them!
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Notes
- I added a few chilis to my creamy coconut rice but feel free to leave them out if you don't like your food extra spicy.
- To add a Middle Eastern twist, I've included some of my favorite spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger.
- I prefer to use jasmine rice in this recipe, it just seems to turn out perfectly every time.
- I'm also partial to recipes that intertwine both sweet and spicy flavors. To accomplish this, I cook the rice with a few spicy chilis mixed in and top it with sweet raisins.
- If you want to take it to the next level, add toasted nuts along with the raisins.
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