Coconut Rice in Rice Cooker
Fluffy and tender with a light coconut flavor and bits of shredded coconut for sweetness, coconut rice in the rice cooker makes an easy and delicious side dish!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice
- 1 (15 ounce) can canned coconut milk
- ½ cup water or coconut water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
Instructions
- Measure the rice into the rice cooker pot and rinse the rice in cold water until the water is clear (about 3-4 rinses). Drain the rice, cover it with cold water, and soak for 15 minutes, then drain.
- Add the coconut milk, water, and salt to the rice and stir to combine.
- Place the rice pot into the rice cooker unit, close the cover, turn on the cooker, and select “White Rice” option.
- The rice will cook for about 30 minutes, then will switch to “Keep Warm”
- Open the cover, add the shredded coconut, and fluff the rice, stirring with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.
- Serve immediately or close the cover and keep warm until needed.
Notes
Rice cooker note: Not all rice cookers behave the same. Use the water ratio and settings recommended by your rice cooker’s manufacturer.
Rinse the rice: Rinsing washes away excess starch and any fine “dust” on the grains, which helps keep the rice from turning gluey.
Soak for fluffier rice: Soak the rice for 15 minutes before cooking. It jump-starts absorption so the rice finishes tender and fluffy.
Don’t use only coconut milk: Coconut milk is thicker than water, so the rice may not absorb it properly on its own. Add water (or coconut water) so the rice can cook through evenly.
Coconut milk choice: For the best texture and flavor, use light or full-fat canned coconut milk.
Sweetened vs. unsweetened coconut: Either works. Sweetened coconut adds a little extra flavor, but if it’s too sweet for you, use unsweetened coconut and add a pinch of sugar instead.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 326mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
