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Quick and Easy Coconut Lime Rice Recipe

This delicious and tropical coconut jasmine rice recipe is light, fluffy, and full of coconut and lime flavor. Made with simple ingredients, vegan, and gluten-free. The perfect side dish for chicken, fish, or shrimp.
Prep Time0 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai
Servings: 4
Calories: 184
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1 cup white jasmine rice*
  • 13.5 ounce can coconut milk (or coconut cream)
  • zest of 1 lime
  • juice of half a lime
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a small sauce pan over medium high heat, saute the rice in the coconut oil for just 1 minute. Pour in the can of coconut milk and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, cover with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer the rice covered for 35 minutes. Remove from heat, and allow to sit with the lid on for another 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, then stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and salt to taste. Serve warm.

Notes

Expert Tips

    • Brown Rice: This recipe is the ratio of white or jasmine rice. If using brown rice, you will need more liquid and cook it for longer. Follow your specific rice's cooking directions, and replace water with equal parts coconut milk.
    • Instant Pot Coconut Rice Recipe: 1. Rinse the 2 cups Jasmine rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. 2. Add the rice, coconut milk, salt, and coconut oil to the Instant Pot and stir to combine. 4. Press the Saute function and saute for one minute 3. Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to "sealing." 5. Select the "rice" function or set on manual high pressure for 4 minutes. 6. When the cooking time is up, allow the pressure to do a natural release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure. 7. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve. 
    • Rice Cooker: If you would prefer to make this coconut jasmine rice in your rice cooker, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your specific machine. Add the rice and coconut milk, then, when the rice is done cooking, finish the cooked rice with step 3.

What to Serve with Coconut Jasmine Rice

    • Serve as a side dish with your favorite dishes. I love to serve my coconut lime rice with Thai dishes, curries, and proteins like chicken, fish, or shrimp. It’s a versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with so many entrees! 

Storage Tips

    • Store leftover coconut lime rice in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave and fluff with a fork before serving. Add a teaspoon of water if it needs it. 

Nutrition

Calories: 184 | Total Carbs: 15.5g | Protein: 2.3g | Fat: 13.3g | Fiber: 0g | Net Carbs: 16g