Caribbean Coconut Rice

Name: Caribbean Coconut Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick; 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice; 0.75 cup water; 0.75 cup light coconut milk; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon grated lime zest; 0.125 teaspoon ground white pepper; 0.25 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

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This fragrant coconut rice pilaf goes especially well with Indian, Asian, and Caribbean entrées. It's so good and so simple, though, you'll probably find yourself making it often to accompany weeknight meals.

Recipe by JenniH76

Published on May 21, 2011

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
¾ cup water
¾ cup light coconut milk
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

Directions

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and cinnamon stick, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in rice, and sauté until rice grains are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add water, coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime zest, and white pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277	Calories
10g	Fat
43g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	12%
Saturated Fat 7g	35%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 249mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 1mg	3%
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 44mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.