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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time23 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6
Calories: 408kcal
- 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
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime juiced
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.
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