Caribbean Coconut Rice

Name: Caribbean Coconut Rice
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons unsalted butter; 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice; 💧 ¾ cup water; 🥥 ¾ cup light coconut milk; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 🧂 ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon grated lime zest; ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper; 🥥 ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

Cost $5, save $10

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25 Min
4 Servings
$5

Caribbean Coconut Rice

Cost $5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

25 Min
4 Servings
$5

INGREDIENTS

Base Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 💧 ¾ cup water
- 🥥 ¾ cup light coconut milk
Spices & Flavorings
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
- ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
Optional Garnishing
- 🥥 ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

STEPS

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and cinnamon stick; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in rice; sauté until rice grains are opaque, about 2 minutes.

Stir in water, coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime zest, and white pepper; bring to a simmer.

Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted coconut.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

277

Calories

4
Protein
43
Carbs
10
Fats

💡 Toasted coconut adds a deep flavor and a crunchy texture—perfect for this dish.For a spicier kick, try adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.This recipe pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, seafood, or vegetarian curries.