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coconut ginger rice in a bowl and topped with limes and cilantro

Coconut Ginger Rice

Easy weeknight dinner rice recipe featuring complex flavor created from the tart lime juice, sweet coconut milk, pungent and fragrant ginger, topped with cilantro.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 1 in piece of ginger peel and sliced into thirds
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • 2 medium limes juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice thoroughly in a bowl using cold water and strain using a fine mesh sieve. Repeat this until water runs clear vs. the chalky white it will be initially.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat the oil until beginning smoking. Add the garlic and saute, stirring frequently, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium high, add the ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the rice, lime juice, water, coconut milk and salt, then bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce to low and cook until the rice absorbs the liquid, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove and discard the ginger, then let the rice rest covered for 5-10 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Add cilantro, taste and season with salt if needed.

Notes

Don't uncover the saucepan or stir the rice during cooking.
If it's done before you're ready to serve it, place a folded towel over the saucepan, replace the lid, and set aside. The towel will absorb excess moisture and condensation, helping prevent overcooked and mushy rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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