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Coconut Rice

Name: Coconut Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Caribbean, Indian, South American, Thai, West African
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked long grain jasmine rice (rinsed); 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk*; ½ teaspoon sea salt; Juice and zest of 1 lime; ½ cup chopped cilantro; Chopped cashews

This coconut rice recipe is an easy, delicious side dish! Enjoy the rich, fragrant rice plain, or season it with lime and cilantro for a punchier, fresher flavor.

30 min total 5 min prep 25 min cook 4

Ingredients

4 serv.

1 cup uncooked long grain jasmine rice (rinsed)
1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk*
½ teaspoon sea salt
Juice and zest of 1 lime
½ cup chopped cilantro
Chopped cashews

Instructions

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1 Combine the rice and coconut milk in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
2 Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3 Use in your favorite recipe that calls for coconut rice, or stir in the salt, lime juice and zest, and cilantro. Season to taste. Sprinkle with cashews and serve as a side dish.