Is coconut rice good for you?

Coconut milk is rich in vitamins and nutrients that can benefit your diet and health. Consult with your healthcare physician for further information.

Can you use coconut milk instead of water when cooking rice?

Yes! Using both coconut milk and water when cooking will provide a creamier, slightly sweeter rice.

What coconut milk is best for rice?

Use organic, full-fat coconut milk in a can for the most delicious coconut lime rice!

How long does coconut lime rice last?

When stored in an airtight container in the fridge, coconut lime rice can last up to a week.

How to Make Coconut Lime Rice

Name: Coconut Lime Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups rice (basmati or sushi); 1 can coconut milk; 1 cup water (note: if using sushi rice, add 1/2 cup less water); 1 lime, juice + zest; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp white pepper

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Coconut Lime Rice is the dinner addition you’ve been missing! Make it tonight with just 4 main ingredients and a rice cooker!

Author: Amy B.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: ~2 cups

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups rice (basmati or sushi)

1 can coconut milk

1 cup water (note: if using sushi rice, add 1/2 cup less water)

1 lime, juice + zest

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp white pepper

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Instructions

Prep rice according to packaging.

Add all ingredients into the rice cooker and turn on.

When rice cooker finishes cooking, fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

To cook this rice on the stove top, add all ingredients into a pot and bring to a boil. Simmer, stirring often, until rice is thoroughly cooked, ~25 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/3 cup
Calories: 294
Sugar: 1.7g
Sodium: 203mg
Fat: 9.9g
Saturated Fat: 8.6g
Carbohydrates: 47.2g
Fiber: 2.1g
Protein: 4.9g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://thecoconutmama.com/coconut-lime-rice/