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Coconut Rice
Prep
5 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
7
Difficulty
Easy
You're going to love this coconut rice because it comes together in just thirty minutes total. I discovered it years ago when I wanted something more interesting than plain white rice, and it's become my go to side dish for weeknight dinners. The beauty of this recipe is how simple it truly is, requiring only three ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Basmati rice is wonderfully light and fluffy when cooked properly, and it's packed with B vitamins that give you sustained energy throughout the day. The creamy coconut milk does all the heavy lifting here, infusing every grain with rich tropical flavor without any fuss.
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Ingredients
- 22 ½ cups basmati rice
- 44 (10 ounce) cans coconut milk
- 11 pinch salt
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Instructions
- 1
In a large saucepan over high heat, combine rice, coconut milk and salt; bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
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