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Fluffy coconut rice topped with fresh parsley and served with lemon wedges in a bowl.

Coconut Cilantro Lime Rice

Fluffy long-grain rice cooked with creamy coconut milk, then finished with fresh cilantro and lime juice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
rest time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice uncooked (285 g)
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk 180 ml
  • 1 1/2 cups water 360 ml
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 g
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt 1.5 g
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped (10 g)
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 15 to 30 ml

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan with lid
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear. Drain well.
  2. Add rice, coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt to a medium saucepan.
  3. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  4. Reduce heat to very low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes without stirring.
  5. Turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
  6. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
  7. Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
  8. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 105mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

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Notes

  • Use canned unsweetened coconut milk for the richest flavor. Shake or stir the coconut milk before measuring.
  • For a stronger lime flavor, add the second tablespoon of lime juice after fluffing the rice.
  • Do not lift the lid while the rice cooks or rests, as the trapped steam helps the rice cook evenly.

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