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Coconut lime rice in a black pot with cilantro on top.
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Coconut Lime Rice

Coconut Lime Rice is soft and fluffy. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. Pair it with chicken, seafood, or your favorite vegetables. Cook it tonight in just about 30 minutes for a quick and easy homemade dinner!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 406kcal
Cost $10

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white basmati rice rinsed
  • 13.66 ounces canned unsweetened coconut milk (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 2 ⅔ cups water
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest (from about 2 limes)

Instructions

  • Pour coconut milk into a measuring cup. Whisk to combine solids with the liquids from the can.
  • Add rice, coconut milk, water, and salt to a large pot. Set on the stove over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil. Cover the pot, turn heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • To toast coconut: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Sprinkle coconut in a single layer over a sheet pan. Toast in the oven until lightly golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Watch carefully so it does not burn.
  • Remove rice from heat and fluff with a fork.
  • Stir lime zest and shredded coconut into rice. Serve warm garnished with additional toasted coconut and chopped cilantro.

Notes

  1. Make sure to combine the solids and liquids from the can of coconut milk. This will ensure a smoother, fluffier texture of rice.
  2. I like to use sweetened coconut flakes for a slightly sweet and savory taste. Toasting the coconut also adds a more nutty, coconut flavor. You can also use unsweetened coconut, but the flavor may be a bit more subtle.
  3. For additional lime flavor, juice the limes over the rice after it's done cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg