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Easy Instant Pot Coconut Rice (+ Stovetop Option)

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  • Author: Laney Schwartz
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Instant Pot

Description

This fragrant and flavorful Instant Pot Coconut Rice is made with just a handful of ingredients, including full fat coconut milk and basmati rice. With the convenience of the Instant Pot, you can have this dish on the table in no time! (Stovetop Instructions Included)


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.