Caribbean Coconut Rice Recipe

Name: Caribbean Coconut Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp. unsalted butter; 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger; 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.); 1 3-inch cinnamon stick; 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup light coconut milk; 1 tsp. sugar; 1/2tsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. grated lime zest; ⅛ tsp. white pepper; 1/4cup toasted shredded, unsweetened coconut, optional

Servings: persons

2 tsp. unsalted butter
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
1 3-inch cinnamon stick
1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup light coconut milk
1 tsp. sugar
1/2tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. grated lime zest
⅛ tsp. white pepper
1/4cup toasted shredded, unsweetened coconut, optional

1
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add ginger, garlic, and cinnamon stick, and saute 1 minute, or until fragrant.
3
Stir in rice, and saute 2 minutes, or until rice grains are opaque.
4
Add coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime zest, white pepper, and 3/4 cup water, and bring to a simmer.
5
Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.
6
Fluff rice with fork, cover, and let rest 5 minutes.
7
Garnish with toasted coconut, if using.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp. unsalted butter, 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger, 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.), 1 3-inch cinnamon stick, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Coconut Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caribbean Coconut Rice

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