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a bowl of coconut rice topped with cilantro and with a fork in the bowl
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Instant Pot Coconut Rice

The whole family will devour this easy Instant Pot Coconut Rice. Made with simple ingredients, this sweet rice recipe is ready in under 20 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: coconut rice, instant pot coconut rice
Servings: 4
Calories: 233kcal
Author: Erin

Equipment

  • pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 cup long grain white rice Basmati or Jasmine
  • 14 oz. full fat coconut milk canned; unsweetened
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 ½ teaspoon coconut sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cilantro for garnish optional
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Instructions

Instant Pot:

  • Pour the rice into a mesh sieve or strainer, then rinse it under cold water for 2 minutes; set aside.
  • Add the coconut oil to your Instant Pot, then press "sauté" and set it for 3 minutes. Allow 1 minute for the oil to melt, then add the rice to the pot and sauté with a wooden spoon until the time is up, making sure the rice is coated in oil.
  • Next, pour in the coconut milk and whisk it really well so that there aren't any clumps and the milk is smooth. Then, add the water, sugar, and salt and place the lid on top, ensuring the knob on top is in the "seal" position. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes, then natural release for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with cilantro (optional) and enjoy!

Stovetop:

  • Pour the rice into a mesh sieve or strainer, then rinse it under cold water for 2 minutes; set aside.
  • Next, add coconut oil to a large pot and heat it over medium heat. Once it's melted, pour in the rice and stir continuously for about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in the coconut milk, whisking it to remove any clumps, then add the water, sugar and salt. Bring the rice to a boil, then cover the pot, reduce heat to a simmer and simmer until the rice is cooked, 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the lid, fluff with a fork, garnish with cilantro (optional) and enjoy!

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Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days

Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg