This savory coconut rice is tender, fluffy, and delicious. Mild coconut flavor with hints of ginger and garlic, it makes a perfect side dish to any main entree, especially a rich curry! When you're wanting something beyond usual plain rice, this is a delicious option worth trying!
Place the rice in a colander and rinse under cool water until the water mostly runs clear. If using wild rice, rinse it with the long-grain rice.
Rice Cooker:
In rice cooker pot, combine rice with the coconut milk, water, ginger slices, garlic slices, coconut oil, and salt. Stir to combine and shake slightly to level out the rice.
Cook the rice on the Normal or White Rice setting until done.
Stovetop:
Combine all the ingredients in a medium sized pot and bring to a boil. Cover the pot with the lid and reduce the heat to a simmer. Let cook for 10-15 minutes.
Remove lid and let cook 2 more minutes to cook off any remaining liquid.
To serve:
Remove ginger slices (if desired) and fluff rice with chopsticks.
Optional garnishes:
Sesame seeds, chopped green onions, furikake.
Notes
Use a real 1 cup measuring cup for the rice, NOT the plastic cup that comes with the rice cooker.
Long-grain rice like jasmine or basmati rice work well with this recipe.
Use of wild rice is completely optional.
For a stronger coconut flavor, substitute the water with more coconut milk.
Add more ginger or garlic for stronger flavors in the rice.
For a variations to the rice, add cardamon pods, star anise, or turmeric.