How To Make Caribbean Coconut Rice

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing coconut flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and is a versatile substitute.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice offers more fiber and nutrients.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile and is often more accessible.

Add 1 and 1/2 cups of rice, 1 cup of water, 2 cups of coconut milk, and 1 teaspoon of salt into the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

Let the rice cook for 15 to 20 minutes until done.

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