Coconut Rice
Are you looking for an easy side dish recipe? Try this delicious coconut rice topped with toasted coconut flakes and green onions for a tasty treat. It's easy to make in minutes and so flavorful!
Instructions
In a pan on medium heat, add coconut flakes. Cook, stirring them around, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until golden at the edges and aromatic. Immediately remove from pan.
Under running water, rinse the rice a few times until water runs clear. Drain it well.
In a pot with a tight-fitting lid, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir gently to disperse.
On medium heat, Get it boiling uncovered. Lower heat, cover, and Keep cooking for about 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Let sit, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.
With a fork, gently fluff rice and Transfer it to a serving platter. Top with green onions and toasted coconut. Serve while hot.
Coconut milk is creamier and thicker than water, so rinse the rice well before cooking to remove the extra starch. Place in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear.
After rinsing, drain the rice very well, as extra moisture can affect the texture.
Use a pot with a tight-fitting lid that is big enough to allow space for the expanding rice.
For optimum texture, let the rice rest after cooking for 10 minutes before fluffing.