Easy coconut rice recipe

Easy coconut rice recipe – a quick step by step guide in how to make the fluffiest coconut rice using healthy slow released brown rice.

Who does love abit coconut rice? Especially when it’s nutritional dense. I say this because from my research coconut rice tends to be made with white jasmine rice, my recipe contrasts this idea, as I made mine with brown rice due to being a much healthier substitute.

If you’re health conscious like myself or simply keen to learn how to cook coconut rice in its simplistic nature let’s get down to business.

How to make this easy coconut rice recipe

In this easy coconut recipe  I went overboard with the coconut to ensure the flavour permeated the rice grains.

I used coconut oil, coconut cream – I’m referring to the block form and of course homemade coconut milk. This potent themed combination guaranteed a strong coconut taste.

Although, my thoughts turned to adding some shredded coconut, but decided to opt for the creamy consistency of the coconut cream instead.

Rice has a tendency to habour debris and unwanted grit, so always make sure to wash the rice prior to commencing cooking.

By the way, the picture before was taken just before I transferred the rice grains into a sieve.

Saucepan with coconut rice mixture

Making coconut rice – cooking tip

The secret to cooking rice without the aid of a rice cooker is finding the correct balance of liquid to 1 part of rice grains.

As a general rule, rice shouldn’t be too moist and also shouldn’t be too drying either, you’re looking for a fine balance – somewhere in between (see picture).

Notes

• Use brown rice as it is more nutritionally dense and full of fibre
• Brown rice takes a while longer to cook than white jasmine rice
• This is a vegan and gluten free recipe and freezer friendly too

Easy coconut rice recipe

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gluten free, vegan

• Author: Charla
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup of organic brown rice (washed)
• 2 cups of coconut milk
• 2 tbsp of coconut oil
• 1/4 tsp of himalayan pink salt
• 1tsp of coriander (dried or fresh)
• 2 tbsp of creamed coconut
• *1/3 cup of water (only use in small dosages if water evaporates excessively)

Instructions

1. Wash and strain the rice to remove unwanted debris.
2. With the saucepan on high heat, add the coconut milk, coconut oil, coriander, cream coconut and stir a few times to avoiding sticking.
3. Once the pot begins to boil, reduce heat, cover and leave to simmer for approximately 20-25 minutes.
4. During the allocated cooking time, ensure to check rice periodically to avoid sticking and evaporation. if the liquid has absorbed and rice is still hard, gently fold in some more water and leave to simmer for longer. If rice is over saturated with water remove the lid and allow excess liquid to dissolve.
5. Once rice is cooked it should be light and fluffy – test the grains with a fork