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Easy Instant Pot Coconut Rice (and stove top directions)

September 9, 2019 by Life is but a Dish 55 Comments

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fluffy easy instant pot coconut rice in a bowl

Like regular rice, but tastier! Easy Instant Pot Coconut Rice has a little extra sweetness that makes any meal better.

One of my go-to side dishes is this Easy Instant Pot Coconut Rice. It’s a tasty, quick way to get rice on the table without watching a boiling pot of water. We both know you have better ways to spend your kitchen time! I always make it with my Skillet Chicken & Green Beans, but it’s amazing with any and every meal that calls for rice.

 

What kind of rice is best in Coconut Rice?

I always reach for Basmati for my Instant Pot Coconut Rice! You could use any long-grain white rice, though. Jasmine would also work great.

Making Coconut Rice on the Stove Top

While the Instant Pot is my go-to (if you’ve been considering one, DO IT! 100% game changer!), this is a snap to make on the stove top as well.

  1. Your ingredients will stay the same; two parts coconut milk to one part rice
  2. Add the rinsed rice and milk to a small pot
  3. Bring to a boil
  4. Turn down heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes
  5. Remove from heat, let sit for 10 minutes then fluff with fork. 

 

Easy Instant Pot Coconut Rice

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Easy Instant Pot Coconut Rice

Easy Instant Pot Coconut Rice

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Like regular rice, but tastier! Easy Instant Pot Coconut Rice has a little extra sweetness that makes any meal better.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup white basmati rice (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions

  1. Add the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water and salt to the bottom of the Instant Pot and stir.
  2. Close lid and make sure the vent is on sealing. Press the rice function and cook for 12 minutes. Let naturally release for 10-15 minutes, then release any remaining pressure, open lid and fluff with a fork.

Stove Top Instructions

  1. Add the rinsed rice, milk, water and salt to a small pan. Stir and bring mixture to a boil.
  2. Once boiling turn heat the low, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and keep covered for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Instant Pot & Slow Cooker, Quick & Easy, Sides, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Tara

    September 10, 2019 at 7:07 am

    Made it on the stovetop, the flavor was awesome!

    Reply
  2. Allison

    September 10, 2019 at 10:09 am

    Hi there! This looks amazing and I LOVE your IG stories. Quick question: could you make this rice with Cauliflower Rice? And if so, what modifications would you make? Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      September 14, 2019 at 9:30 am

      Hi thank you! I would have to test it out!

  3. Ashley M

    September 15, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    Could you throw this into a rice cooker all together also?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      September 16, 2019 at 3:42 pm

      Sure!

  4. Annelyse

    September 15, 2019 at 10:38 pm

    I tried this as directed and there was a lot of liquid left in the instant pot. What did I do wrong? Is it supposed to be 2:1ratio?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      September 16, 2019 at 3:46 pm

      Hmmm… did you let it naturally release for 10-15 minutes?

    • Annelyse

      September 19, 2019 at 9:10 am

      Ohhhhh I don’t think I did ??‍♀️

  5. Sarah Fitzpatrick

    September 16, 2019 at 10:51 am

    Hi there! Can I double, or even tripple this recipe? (I frequesntly cook for large groups of people so I’m always looking for recipes I can triple). Thank you!

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      September 16, 2019 at 3:41 pm

      Yes!

    • Sarah

      September 17, 2019 at 8:27 pm

      I am LOVING all the typos in my question! HA! Thanks for the fast reply! :0)

  6. Kristine

    September 17, 2019 at 7:52 pm

    OMG, this is delish!!!!!! I needed something to go with a Cajun shrimp and this was the perfect thing. My husband loved it and his exact words to me were “put this on the rotation for sure” So, easy and delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      September 21, 2019 at 10:12 pm

      YAY!!

  7. Cortnee

    September 20, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    Great! Came out fluffy and perfectly cooked.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  8. Erica

    September 25, 2019 at 10:36 am

    If I double it, do I change the cook time on the instant pot? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      September 27, 2019 at 10:35 pm

      I dont think you need to

  9. Rebekah

    October 5, 2019 at 1:56 pm

    If I’m making this in my rice cooker, and making a triple recipe, do you think it’s still the right amount of liquid? Or do I need to cut back? I don’t want it to be soggy.

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      October 7, 2019 at 4:00 pm

      I’ve only tried doubling it and in that case i double everything and it works. So I think you should be fine

  10. Faith Burlingame

    November 17, 2019 at 7:25 am

    I used brown rice and just added 10 minutes to the cook time and it was amazing. I’m usually afraid to do much with coconut because I don’t like coconut I’m things but I’ve found the milk and oil don’t add tons of coconut flavor.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      November 18, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      Yay!!

  11. Ariel

    November 20, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    What happens if you make it with a 0 grams fat coconut milk? 🙂

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      November 27, 2019 at 9:40 am

      Won’t be as flavorful

  12. Lori

    December 3, 2019 at 1:09 pm

    Going to finally try making this tonight! But question- if I use brown basmati rice, how should I adjust the recipe? Cook to time on the bag or still stick with the same ratios/times as the recipe?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      December 5, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      I would adjust slightly to time on bag

  13. Joey

    December 3, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    So delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  14. sarah

    January 28, 2020 at 5:54 pm

    Are you using the trader joes coconut milk that comes in a can? Or the coconut beverage at TJ’s?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      February 3, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      Can! Full fat

  15. Laurie

    March 1, 2020 at 9:06 am

    Perfect! Thank you! The other recipes used jasmine rice, but I use basmati because of the lower glycemic index. I’m so glad you used basmati in this recipe! I didn’t know exactly how to convert it. Also, I soaked a few raisins in a bit of water, added that with cinnamon and xylitol once it was cooked. Delicious also. Thanks again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  16. Jaime

    March 13, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    So good!!! It’s going to be hard to make regular rice from now on…

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  17. Dominique

    April 3, 2020 at 7:56 am

    Literally the best. After taking a bite my husband said “this rice is off the chain.” It is addicting!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      April 6, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      lol love that!

  18. Dante Noto

    April 6, 2020 at 5:49 pm

    Perfect!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  19. Tanji

    April 27, 2020 at 8:19 am

    The coconut rice is the first thing I have cooked in my Instant Pot and it was amazing! It was perfect with my Trader Joe’s Green Curry Simmer Sauce, asian veggies and grilled cod! Thank you for this recipe, it was on point!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      April 27, 2020 at 12:42 pm

      Oh that sounds so good! So glad you loved it!

  20. Lisa

    May 4, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    Can I use long grain or jasmine rice??

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      May 11, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      yes!

  21. Chloe

    May 7, 2020 at 6:04 pm

    Instant family favorite recipe. It’s a regular on the rotation. I’ve made it dozens of times at this point and have memorized all the ingredients and times for everything. Love this rice!! I eat it by itself straight from the instant pot while waiting for the rest of dinner to cook.’ I use nature’s forest coconut milk and it is by far the best and creamiest I’ve ever tried.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  22. Carol

    May 11, 2020 at 2:15 pm

    Could you use quinoa?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      May 15, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      I haven’t tried, but I think others have!

  23. Pamela

    June 12, 2020 at 2:34 pm

    Is this on low or high pressure?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      June 19, 2020 at 12:40 pm

      Yes

  24. jeannette

    September 23, 2020 at 1:32 pm

    This rice is delicious and incredibly easy! I doubled the recipe and used TJ Reduced Fat Coconut Milk. Thank you for a quick and tasty recipe!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      September 28, 2020 at 6:40 pm

      So glad you liked it!

  25. Katie

    September 24, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    If I use coconut cream instead of the milk should I add more water? If so how much?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      September 28, 2020 at 6:39 pm

      I haven’t tried using coconut cream before

  26. Suzy

    November 1, 2020 at 8:11 am

    My IP doesn’t allow time modification to the rice function. Using Brown rice, and based on others comments, added 10 mind com time. BUT i had to use the pressure cooker function, not sure if i should be in low or high pressure? Would you know?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      November 2, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      I always do high pressure

  27. Ariana

    November 8, 2020 at 5:55 pm

    Reading through comments as I stand in my kitchen waiting for my IP to beep…I noticed you said that you always use high pressure but you also said to use the rice function. I just looked up and noticed that on rice function mine is low pressure (never used it before, always just use pressure cook. I guess I’m about to find out the difference…

    Reply
  28. Nicole

    November 9, 2020 at 3:23 pm

    My IP doesn’t have a rice function. Can I just use pressure cook for the same time with natural release?

    Reply
    • Life is but a Dish

      November 21, 2020 at 5:44 pm

      Yes!

  29. Lily

    January 6, 2021 at 6:46 pm

    I followed this recipe exactly, however it did not work for us. It did not taste coconut-y at all. Not one I’ll be trying again.

    ★★

    Reply
  30. Stephanie

    March 26, 2021 at 8:20 pm

    This was so easy and flavorful can’t believe I haven’t made it before tonight!! I am now planning my next dish just for this yummy rice!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  31. Jaime

    April 2, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    I don’t think I’ll ever make rice the regular way again. So good!

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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