Coconut Rice is a fluffy, sweet rice, that can easily be made in your rice cooker or on the stovetop. A delicious side dish for Asian inspired dishes. Show
We are a family of rice lovers. Mexican Rice, Chicken and Rice, you name it, we love it. We love it so much we’ve gone through a Rice Cooker (aff link) about every year. Something we hadn’t tried though, was Coconut Rice. I came across a recipe and decide it was time. I tweaked it a bit and made it Rice Cooker friendly. It came out perfectly delicious and with a subtle sweetness from the coconut milk. I actually did toss a little handful of real shredded coconut in there too, but it’s not necessary. You can also add cilantro if you’re one to like the stuff, but I added parsley for some color and freshness. HOW TO MAKE COCONUT RICEThere are two ways you can make this Coconut Rice recipe – in the rice cooker or on the stovetop. I’ve included both instructions in the recipe below, but we prefer the rice cooker because it senses when the rice is done, making it much easier – no babysitting required! Place the ingredients in the rice cooker and hit “white rice.” The rice cooker will do it’s thing and you will end up with perfectly steamed, sweet and slightly sticky rice. Once the rice is done cooking, fluff it with a fork and stir in some fresh minced cilantro or parsley. I also added some shredded coconut, but that’s completely optional. The coconut flavor is so subtle, it’s almost an aftertaste, but there is definitely a creamy feel to this coconut rice. When all 5 people in your family say they love it, you know you’ve got something good! If you loved this Coconut Rice, here are some more rice recipes to try:
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Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 410mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook. Read More About Kristin Can sticky rice be cooked in rice cooker?Other cooking methods
I've found that using a rice cooker can give plump and sticky, sticky rice that's comparable to steamed sticky rice. While you can use a steamer for sticky rice with good results too, I like to use a rice cooker as a faster and hands-off method for making sticky rice.
How do you make sticky rice with rice cooker?Step 1: Measure two cups of rice and two and a half cups of water into the rice cooker. Allow the rice to stand and soak for 30 minutes to four hours; again, the longer you wait, the more authentic your sticky rice will taste. Step 2: Toss in 1/2 teaspoon of salt, close the lid and turn on the rice cooker.
Is sweet rice used for sticky rice?Also known as “sweet rice” or glutinous rice (though it's gluten free), sticky rice is a large white grain that becomes translucent, shiny and extremely sticky when steamed. Sticky rice is a staple in Laos, where it is especially beloved, but it has ardent fans throughout Asia.
Can you use coconut milk instead of water in rice cooker?And all you need to do is substitute a bit of unsweetened coconut milk for some of the water you'd normally use when cooking rice (check the recipe for exact measurements). Add a bit of shredded coconut before cooking as well.
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