One of the best flavors from the tropics is highlighted in this rice with coconut milk recipe. The kids had coconut rice for the first time when we were on the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and they have loved it ever since. Coconut rice is just so filling and comforting! Found all over the world, combining coconut milk with rice creates a sweet or savory side dish depending on how you cook it.
Today I’m teaching my daughter how to make coconut rice using a rice cooker. Simple, right?! It doesn’t get much easier than rice cooker coconut rice!
Coconut Rice Recipe
For this recipe, we’re making jasmine coconut rice. Coconut rice is traditionally made with basmati or jasmine rice because of their aroma and distinct flavors. You can also use simple long-grain rice and achieve a similar shape and consistency without the subtle fragrance, but definitely stick with Mahatma Rice no matter which rice recipes you’re cooking! My family has been using Mahatma Rice for generations and I’m excited to partner with them.
Rice Cooker Coconut Rice
Coconut Rice Recipes
You can find coconut rice recipes throughout many cultures around the globe using various spices and cooking techniques for everything from side dishes to desserts. Today we made a traditional coconut rice recipe by cooking long grains in a mixture of coconut milk and water with a dash of salt… but check out all these other variations from the around the globe:
- Thai Coconut Rice: Popular as a jasmine rice dessert and usually served with a dollop of coconut cream and fresh fruit.
- Indian Coconut Rice: In southern regions of India, coconut rice is made with basmati as a curry with coconut flakes and spices. Sometimes it is made separate from the rice.
- Arroz con Coco: Found along the Caribbean coast of several Latin-American countries like Colombia and Honduras, Arroz con Coco is a typical side dish for fish. The recipe calls for coconut water, oil and milk, but instead of being steamed, the long- grain rice is fried, giving it a caramelized color.
Rice with Coconut Milk
How to Make Coconut Rice
I grew up with my mom making rice all sorts of ways – con arroz, steamed on the stovetop with sofrito and, yes, just plain white rice in a rice cooker too.
Learning how to cook rice with a rice cooker is as easy as learning the best rice cooker proportions for the type of grain you’re cooking with. It’s ALL about your ratio of liquids to rice!
This rice cooker coconut rice is the best because of how quick it is. So, while I was making jerk chicken, I taught my daughter how to make jasmine rice with a lot of flavor and fun!
Recipe for Coconut Rice
All you’ll need for this easy coconut rice is:
- 2 cups Mahatma Rice, Jasmine preferably
- 2 cups coconut milk, full fat
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt to taste
- Green onions, cilantro and lime for garnish
Wash the rice to remove excess starch then add all the ingredients (except for the garnishes) into your rice cooker and push start! It’s really that easy. Every rice cooker is a bit different, so be sure to follow your machine’s specific instructions.
Easy Coconut Rice
If you’re looking for a delicious weeknight dinner, this jerk chicken with coconut rice is such a great option. Learning how to cook rice in a rice cooker might not be difficult, but I’m happy that my little assistant feels a bit more empowered in the kitchen.
White Rice Recipes We Love
Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp – We ate this delicious garlic shrimp with white rice in Hawaii and immediately cooked it up at home!
Cuban Arroz con Pollo – I grew up on this savory Cuban rice dish and my kids do too!
Costa Rican Gallo Pinto – Our favorite breakfast rice dish from a country we adore.
West African Jollof Rice – delicious African rice dish made with stewed tomatoes.
Arroz con Leche – a Cuban dessert recipe made with short-grain rice.
Arroz Congri – A traditional Cuban dish cooking white rice and black beans together
Mango Curry with Organic Rice – a savory curry made with mango and organic chicken
Cuban Fried Rice – when east meets west, food culture is born.
Indian Yellow Rice – made with turmeric and cumin!
Easy Coconut Rice Recipe
A rice cooker coconut rice that's super quick and perfect as a side dish to jerk chicken. The rice cooker is really the trick to how to make coconut rice during a busy weeknight. Check out this easy coconut rice recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mahatma Rice, Jasmine preferably
- 2 cups coconut milk, full fat
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of salt to taste
- Green onions, cilantro and lime for garnish
Instructions
Wash the rice to remove excess starch then add all the ingredients (except for the garnishes) into your rice cooker and push start! It’s really that easy. Every rice cooker is a bit different, so be sure to follow your machine’s specific instructions.
