Twice As Nice Coconut Rice

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 17

Twice As Nice Coconut Rice recipe for a scrumptious tropical twist to your rice dishes

by The Chefin Rice

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

245

Sugar

Fat

Twice As Nice Coconut Rice is a delicious and unique take on traditional rice dishes that incorporates tropical flavors. This recipe is perfect for those looking to spice up their rice dishes and try new and unique flavor combinations. The rice is cooked with fragrant ginger and garlic, creamy coconut milk, and sweetened with honey and lemon zest to create an indulgent and satisfying meal. This recipe is perfect as a side dish or as a base for a saucy stir-fry.

Instructions

1.	In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat.
2.	Add the minced ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant.
3.	Add the rice and stir well to coat it in the oil mixture.
4.	Pour in the coconut milk and 3/4 cup of water.
5.	Stir in the honey, lemon zest, and salt.
6.	Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
7.	Cover the pan and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
8.	Remove the pan from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
9.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

Twice As Nice Coconut Rice is a delicious and unique twist on traditional rice dishes.

The coconut milk adds a creamy, tropical flavor to the rice that is both sweet and savory.

CONS

This recipe may not be suitable for those with coconut allergies.

The added honey and lemon zest may change the flavor profile of traditional rice dishes, so it may not be to everyone’s taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Coconut milk contains healthy fats that have been linked to improved heart health and cognitive function.
It also contains vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5, and B6, as well as iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium.
Ginger and garlic have also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and can support digestive health.

	1 teaspoon vegetable oil
	2 teaspoons fresh ginger
	1 minced garlic clove
	1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
	3/4 cup light coconut milk
	1 teaspoon honey
	1 teaspoon lemon zest
	1/2 teaspoon salt