Coconut Basmati Rice

Fluffy coconut basmati rice made with white basmati rice, coconut milk, water, salt and a little sugar. An easy stovetop side dish for curries, chicken, beef and stir-fries.

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4.99 from 85 votes

Course: Side Dish

Servings: servings

Calories: 361

Author: Maretha Corbett

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 25

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups (500ml) basmati rice
▢ 1 tin (13.5 fl oz/400ml) full-fat coconut milk
▢ 2 cups (500ml) water
▢ 1 teaspoon salt
▢ 1 teaspoon sugar
▢ Optional toppings: chopped coriander, crispy fried onions, lime wedges, pineapple pieces or sliced spring onions

Instructions

Rinse the basmati rice in a sieve under cold running water until the water runs mostly clear. Let it drain well.
2 cups (500ml) basmati rice
Add the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt and sugar to a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Stir well.
1 tin (13.5 fl oz/400ml) full-fat coconut milk, 2 cups (500ml) water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over a medium heat, stirring once or twice to break up any lumps of coconut milk.
As soon as it boils, put the lid on, turn the heat down to low and cook for 12 minutes. Do not lift the lid while it cooks.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and leave it covered for 10 minutes. This resting time lets the rice finish steaming and helps the grains stay fluffy.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Add coriander, spring onions, crispy onions, toasted coconut or lime if using, then serve warm.
Optional toppings: chopped coriander, crispy fried onions, lime wedges, pineapple pieces or sliced spring onions

Notes

Use white basmati rice for the best fluffy texture.
Rinse the rice well before cooking to remove excess starch.
Once the lid is on, do not lift it during cooking or resting.
Use full-fat tinned coconut milk for the creamiest result.
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate within 1 hour and reheat only once until piping hot.

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