Coconut Rice

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 129.6
  • Total Fat: 6.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 22.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 1.5 g

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Introduction

Great with coconut shrimpies! Great with coconut shrimpies!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 cup brown basmati rice
    1 cup light coconut milk
    1.5 cups water
    pinch of salt
    2 Tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)

Tips

Coating the rice in oil prior to adding the liquid isn't necessary but does create a nice texture.


Directions

Combine rice, water, coconut milk, and a big pinch of salt in medium sauce pan.
Cook on medium-high uncovered
Once rice boils, stir once then, cover and turn heat down to low.
Let it simmer until all the water is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork and top with toasted coconut or toasted almonds if desired.
*note, the nutritional info includes the coconut flakes.

Serving Size: makes four half cup servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PBNBANANA.