How to Make Easy Coconut Rice in a Rice Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mahatma® Rice, Jasmine preferably
- 2 cups coconut milk, full fat
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt to taste
- Green onions, cilantro and lime for garnish
Instructions
Deliciously simple, this Easy Coconut Rice made with Jasmine rice, coconut milk, and green onion can be enjoyed as a side dish or as part of the main entree made simply in your rice cooker.
Step 1
Wash the rice to remove excess starch.
Step 2
Add all the ingredients (except for the garnishes) into your rice cooker and push start! It’s really that easy. Every rice cooker is a bit different, so be sure to follow your machine’s specific instructions.
Step 3
Serve and garnish.
A Favorite Around the World
Because coconut rice is so easy to make and versatile, it is a part of cuisine from all over the world and while cooking techniques and ingredients may differ based on region, you can bet that all the variations are delicious and pair well with many different foods. This tasty and incredibly easy version is brought to us by Vanessa Bell, Latina Mom Blogger. website De Su Mama.
Variations from around the world include Indian Coconut Rice: common in southern regions of India and made with basmati rice, coconut flakes, and spices as a curry, Arroz con Coco: a Latin-American version made by frying instead of steaming the rice for a caramelized color, and Thai Coconut Rice: popular as a sweet jasmine rice dessert that is typically served with fresh fruit and topped with coconut cream.
If you want to discover more classic rice dishes, we recommend you try this traditional Spanish Paella recipe or make some Mexican rice in rice cooker.
Vanessa’s Version
If you have a rice cooker, you’ve got yourself some delicious coconut rice. This recipe is called Easy Coconut Rice for a reason, all you have to do is wash the rice then place it, along with the coconut milk, water, and salt, in your rice cooker and set it. It’s that easy! This simple and flavorful rice is great as a side along with shrimp, or for topping with your favorite meats like Thai curry chicken.
This recipe is preferably made with Jasmine Rice, but Basmati is also an aromatic alternative to white rice. If you’re wondering what the difference is between Jasmine vs Basmati Rice, make sure to take a look at our guide to all kinds of rice varieties.
