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Here's a super easy way to make the fluffiest and most fragrant basmati coconut white rice. This recipe requires only a few ingredients - raw basmati rice, coconut milk, coconut oil, bay leaves, salt and pepper. You can serve this simple coconut rice in any sauce of choice, including tomato stew, goat curry, shrimp curry, salmon coconut sauce, etc. A simple recipe of basmati white rice cooked in coconut milk is the best side dish as it compliments every main!

How To Make Fluffy Basmati Coconut White Rice On Stovetop

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  • Author: Nkechi Ajaeroh, MPH
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Here’s a super easy way to make the fluffiest and most fragrant basmati coconut white rice. This recipe requires only a few ingredients – raw basmati rice, coconut milk, coconut oil, bay leaves, salt and pepper. You can serve this simple coconut rice in any sauce of choice, including tomato stew, goat curry, shrimp curry, salmon coconut sauce, etc.  A simple recipe of basmati white rice cooked in coconut milk is the best side dish as it compliments every main!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups Raw Basmati
  • 1 can (13.6 oz) coconut milk (I typically use Thai Kitchen organic unsweetened)
  • 3½ cups of water (add a little if needed)
  • 1 & ½ tablespoons coconut oil
  • 3 Bay leaves 
  • 1 teaspoon(s) of salt
  • 1 teaspoon Knorr Bouillon Seasoning Powder (optional, recommended)
  • A handful of Spring onions or cilantro (optional; for garnishing)
  • 1 Whole Lime (optional; for garnishing)This recipe requires 5 cups of liquids. You’ll need a 13.6-ounce can of coconut milk (I use the Thai Kitchen brand) plus 3 ½ cups of water. Put these liquids together in a saucepan on your stove over medium heat.

Instructions

  1. Measure Your Liquids. This recipe requires 5 cups of liquids. You’ll need a 13.6-ounce can of coconut milk (I use the Thai Kitchen brand) plus 3 ½ cups of water. Put these liquids together in a saucepan on your stove over medium heat. Here's a super easy way to make the fluffiest and most fragrant basmati coconut white rice. This recipe requires only a few ingredients - raw basmati rice, coconut milk, coconut oil, bay leaves, salt and pepper. You can serve this simple coconut rice in any sauce of choice, including tomato stew, goat curry, shrimp curry, salmon coconut sauce, etc. A simple recipe of basmati white rice cooked in coconut milk is the best side dish as it compliments every main!
  2. Add Seasonings. Add the coconut oil, bay leaves, salt, and Knorr, cover, and bring to a simmer. Here's a super easy way to make the fluffiest and most fragrant basmati coconut white rice. This recipe requires only a few ingredients - raw basmati rice, coconut milk, coconut oil, bay leaves, salt and pepper. You can serve this simple coconut rice in any sauce of choice, including tomato stew, goat curry, shrimp curry, salmon coconut sauce, etc. A simple recipe of basmati white rice cooked in coconut milk is the best side dish as it compliments every main!
  3. Wash the Rice. While the liquid is heating on the stove, wash the basmati rice. Start with warm water and rinse with cold water. Wash your rice up to 6 to 7 times until it is no longer cloudy and becomes transparent. Then, place the washed rice in a colander to drain. Here's a super easy way to make the fluffiest and most fragrant basmati coconut white rice. This recipe requires only a few ingredients - raw basmati rice, coconut milk, coconut oil, bay leaves, salt and pepper. You can serve this simple coconut rice in any sauce of choice, including tomato stew, goat curry, shrimp curry, salmon coconut sauce, etc. A simple recipe of basmati white rice cooked in coconut milk is the best side dish as it compliments every main!
  4. Cook the Rice. Once the liquid simmers, stir, taste, and adjust the flavors if necessary. Then, add the rice to the liquid and reduce the heat to medium. Cook your basmati rice for 25 to 30 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is soft and fluffy. Here's a super easy way to make the fluffiest and most fragrant basmati coconut white rice. This recipe requires only a few ingredients - raw basmati rice, coconut milk, coconut oil, bay leaves, salt and pepper. You can serve this simple coconut rice in any sauce of choice, including tomato stew, goat curry, shrimp curry, salmon coconut sauce, etc. A simple recipe of basmati white rice cooked in coconut milk is the best side dish as it compliments every main!
  5. Garnish and Serve. Garnish with cilantro or fresh spring onions, squeeze some fresh lime if desired, and then serve with any main dish! We love serving basmati coconut white rice with Marry Me Chicken, Salmon, Shrimp curry, etc. Here's a super easy way to make the fluffiest and most fragrant basmati coconut white rice. This recipe requires only a few ingredients - raw basmati rice, coconut milk, coconut oil, bay leaves, salt and pepper. You can serve this simple coconut rice in any sauce of choice, including tomato stew, goat curry, shrimp curry, salmon coconut sauce, etc.  
A simple recipe of basmati white rice cooked in coconut milk is the best side dish as it compliments every main!

Notes

Make sure you use unsweetened coconut milk for this recipe.

Be sure not to add too much salt when adding seasonings to your basmati coconut white rice because the sauce from your main dish may be salty enough to balance it out. You don’t want to have everything taste too salty.

Definitely wash your rice – do not skip that step!

Do not skip the addition of coconut oil either. The coconut oil is incredibly important because it helps to ensure that the rice is fluffy and separated! This way, your rice isn’t mushy!

Add a little more water while cooking if you think the rice is not quite as soft as you would prefer. Remember that mushy rice is never a great thing, and you should aim for fluffy!

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