Brazilian Coconut Rice
Picture above shows Brazilian Coconut Rice, a lightly and fluffy rice with a hint of coconut flavor.
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Coconut Rice Recipe
Ingredients (Serving 4)
- 2 cups of White Rice (we used Basmati)
- 2 cups of Water
- 1 cup of Coconut Milk
- 1/2 cup of Onions (chopped)
- 1 clove of Garlic (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil
Preparation
- Wash rice with water until the water becomes clear (this may take a few tries).
- Heat olive oil in a medium size saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic and onions until fragrant.
- Add the rice to the pan and stir to evenly coat with olive oil.
- Next, add the water and coconut milk.
- Turn the heat on high and bring the liquid to a rapid boil. Once the liquid begins to boil, immediately turn the heat to low and cover with a lid.
- Let the rice simmer lidded for 20 minutes. Once the rice has fully cooked, remove from the heat and fluff with a fork. Let sit for an additional 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
Cooking Preparations
Ingredients: (White Rice, Onion, Garlic, Coconut Milk, Olive Oil, and Water).
Steps 1 & 2: Wash rice with water until the water becomes clear (this may take a few tries). Heat olive oil in a medium size saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic and onions until fragrant.
Step 3: Add the rice and stir to evenly coat with olive oil.
Step 4: Next, add the water and coconut milk.
Steps 5 & 6: Turn the heat on high and bring the liquid to a rapid boil. Once the liquid begins to boil, immediately turn the heat to low and cover with a lid.
Let the rice simmer lidded for 20 minutes. Once the rice has fully cooked, remove from the heat and fluff with a fork. Let sit for an additional 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.
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I tried this recipe. It was delicious. Just the right amount of coconut flavoring to let you know it’s there, but not overpowering. Best way to enjoy rice!!!