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White Rice with Coconut Milk

Cultural Context

White Rice with Coconut Milk is a staple in many Southeast Asian cuisines, particularly in Malaysia and Indonesia. It's often served as a side dish accompanying curries or grilled meats, celebrated for its creamy texture and fragrant aroma. This dish has gained popularity beyond its origins, with variations appearing in Caribbean and Pacific Island cuisines, making it a beloved comfort food worldwide.

Southeast AsianMYside
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups long grain white rice
coconut milk powder
2 cups water
salt (to taste)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: jasmine rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while jasmine rice is often cheaper.

1

Measure and wash 2 cups of long grain white rice.

2

Add the rice to a 3/4 full pot.

3

Add the entire package of coconut milk powder to the pot.

4

Add 2 cups of water to the pot.

5

Use a rubber or wooden spoon to measure the water level; it should reach 1 inch above the rice.

6

Optionally add salt to taste, but the creator prefers not to.

7

Place the pot on the stove with a simmer ring to diffuse the flames for even cooking.

8

Cover the pot and allow it to boil, but the creator does not cover it initially to avoid burning.

9

After 15 minutes, stir the rice, then cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

10

Check the rice after about 25 minutes; it should be fluffy and soft.

Cooking Techniques

boiling

Equipment Needed

3/4 potrubber or wooden spoonsimmer ring

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarianvegangluten-freedairy-free

Also Known As

Coconut RiceNasi Lemak

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