Coconut Rice in Rice Cooker
Coconut rice has a rich and creamy flavor that makes it a delectable dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1¼ cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup diced carrots
- lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse 2 cups of long-grain white rice in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear.2 cups long-grain white rice
- Place the rinsed rice in a rice cooker.
- Pour a can of coconut milk and 1 3/4 cups of water into the rice cooker with the rice.1 can coconut milk
- Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable or coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar (optional), and 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric (optional) to the rice, and stir to combine.1 tablespoon vegetable oil or coconut oil
- Set the rice cooker to the "Cook" setting (or standard white rice setting) and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes until it automatically switches to "Warm."
- While the rice cooks, steam or blanch 1/2 cup of peas and 1/2 cup of diced carrots until tender.½ cup diced carrots
- After the rice cooker switches to "Warm," fluff the coconut rice with a fork and fold in the steamed vegetables if desired.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley, and serve hot with lime wedges on the side.lime wedges for serving (optional)
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