This easy coconut rice uses just five ingredients and about 20 minutes. A perfect side dish for stews and curries.
Coconut rice is simple, quick, and delicious. With only five ingredients and roughly 20 minutes from start to finish, this recipe delivers a fragrant, savory side that highlights the natural flavor of coconut milk without overpowering the rice.
The method is straightforward: cook rice in coconut milk and water with a pinch of salt, then fold in carrots and peas for color and texture.
When the rice is done, fluff it gently with a fork and serve warm—richly coconutty and perfectly fluffy.
This recipe keeps flavors clean so the coconut milk really shines. If you don’t have access to canned coconut milk, you can make fresh coconut milk by blending fresh coconut meat with water and straining it through a fine mesh sieve.
Why eat plain white rice when a bit of coconut milk can elevate it? This coconut rice is versatile and pairs well with any dish you would normally serve with steamed rice.
I like serving it with peppered fish or a hearty stew—both make a great meal when combined with this fragrant rice.
Give this easy coconut rice a try and enjoy a simple, flavorful side that’s ready in no time.
Easy Coconut Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups parboiled rice (370g) *see Note 1
- 2 cups coconut milk (480 ml)
- 2 cups water (480 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup carrots – chopped
- 1/2 cup peas (frozen, thawed and rinsed)
Instructions
-
Combine water, coconut milk, and salt in a pot over medium heat and bring to a boil.
-
Rinse the parboiled rice twice to remove excess starch. Add the rice to the boiling liquid, cover, and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
-
Stir in the chopped carrots and peas, then fluff the rice gently with a fork.
-
Turn off the heat and serve. This rice pairs well with peppered fish or a rich stew.
Notes
2. Vegetables are optional, but they add freshness, color, and nutritional value to the dish.
3. If you don’t have canned coconut milk, make fresh coconut milk by blending fresh coconut meat with water and straining through a fine-mesh sieve.
Nutrition
Additional Info
Pin this recipe:
If you make this recipe, feel free to share a photo on Instagram and tag @preciouscore. I’d love to see your results!