Caribbean Coconut Rice Pilaf Recipe

Name: Caribbean Coconut Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons butter; 1 cup green onions -- sliced thin; 2 teaspoons fresh garlic; 4 tablespoons fresh ginger -- minced; 4 cups Basmati rice; 2 each Carrot -- julienned; 2/3 cup Golden raisins; 1/2 cup shredded coconut -- lightly toasted; 3 cups coconut milk; 2 cups chicken broth

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons butter
1 cup green onions -- sliced thin
2 teaspoons fresh garlic
4 tablespoons fresh ginger -- minced
4 cups Basmati rice
2 each Carrot -- julienned
2/3 cup Golden raisins
1/2 cup shredded coconut -- lightly toasted
3 cups coconut milk
2 cups chicken broth

1
Preheat oven to 375 F degrees.
2
Place rice, garlic, coconut milk, and chicken broth in 9x13 baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Cover dish tightly with foil and place in pre-heated oven. Bake until all liquid is absorbed, usually about 45 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add scallion, carrot, ginger, and raisins. Stir gently and cook until softened slightly.
4
When rice is cooked, let rest for 10 minutes, then gently remove foil. Be careful as steam will escape and can burn! Stir in carrot and scallion mixture and check for seasoning with salt and pepper. Top with toasted coconut.

1072

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons butter, 1 cup green onions -- sliced thin, 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, 4 tablespoons fresh ginger -- minced, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Coconut Rice Pilaf falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Pilaf

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