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Coconut Rice with Cilantro and Lime
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4.50 from 6 votes

Coconut Rice with Cilantro and Lime

Jasmine rice with a fragrant, mild coconut flavor. Coconut Rice with Cilantro and Lime is delicious with a variety of Asian and Indian entrees.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6
Calories: 408kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cups Jasmine rice
  • 14 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 cups water
  • dash of salt or to taste
  • cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime juiced

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over MEDIUM heat. Add sugar and stir for a minute or until dissolved. Add rice and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted. Add coconut milk, water, and a dash of salt. Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove rice from heat and stir and fluff the rice. Stir in the lime juice and cilantro and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1.6mg