Indonesian Coconut Rice Recipe

Name: Indonesian Coconut Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 yellow onion, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 scallions, minced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 2 teaspoons sugar (to taste); 4 cups cooked brown rice; 1 cup shredded coconut; salt & freshly ground black pepper; peanuts (garnish) (optional); toasted coconut (garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
1 yellow onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 scallions, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or 1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 teaspoons sugar (to taste)
4 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup shredded coconut
salt & freshly ground black pepper
peanuts (garnish) (optional)
toasted coconut (garnish) (optional)

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the onion and garlic, and cook until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the scallions, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, mustard, red pepper flakes, cloves, and sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
3
Add the rice and stir to mix evenly. Gently stir in the coconut. Season to taste with salt and pepper and heat until hot.
4
Cover, and set aside for 5 minutes before serving. Top with peanuts and/or toasted coconut.

875

kcal

Calories

Fat

178

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 1 yellow onion, minced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 4 scallions, minced, and more.

Yes, Indonesian 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.

Indonesian Coconut Rice

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