Caribbean Coconut Rice

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Added Sep 25th, 09 by Annie Callan


  • Categories: Rice, Grains & Beans
  • Servings: 4 change
  • Calories per serving: 240
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins


Nutritional Facts

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Per serving% Daily Value*
Calories 24012%
Fat 16g24%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Carbohydrates 24g12%

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FoodConnect Nutritionals

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

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  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
  • 1 clove garlic (1 tsp.) minced
  • 1 3-inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 cup jasmine rice rinsed and drained
  • 3/4 cup light coconut milk
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp lime zest grated
  • 1/8 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut, optional toasted, shredded

Recipe Method

1. Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and cinnamon stick, and saute 1 minute, or until fragrant.

2. Stir in rice, and saute 2 minutes, or until rice grains are opaque. Add coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime zest, white pepper, and 3/4 cup water, and bring to a simmer.

3. Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes. Fluff rice with fork, cover, and let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using.

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