Caribbean Coconut Rice

This Caribbean-inspired coconut rice, sauteed and simmered with ginger, cinnamon, and coconut milk, is an easy side dish that pairs well with a variety of main dishes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 277 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 0.75 cup water
• 0.125 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.75 cup light coconut milk
• 0.25 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 0.25 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and cinnamon stick, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in rice, and sauté until rice grains are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add water, coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime zest, and white pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using.