What’s for dinner tonight? The question of the 4 o’clock hour. It’s easy to fall into a dinner rut – the same tacos, spaghetti, quesadillas, pizza and chicken. Sometimes venturing out into the new and interesting is the last thing from your mind.
Enter sweet and savory coconut rice. Something fresh and different, not to mention easy and delicious. This is the perfect side dish to help get you out of that dinner rut.
It would be fantastic enjoyed with any of these main dishes: Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders, Steak & Veggie Kabobs, Baked Tilapia or Grilled Pork Chops w/Lime, Garlic & Cilantro Sauce.
Sweet & Savory Coconut Rice
by Becca {Crumbs and Chaos}
Ingredients (8 servings)
- 2 cups WHITE RICE
- 1 (14 oz.) can COCONUT MILK
- 2 cups WATER
- 1 teaspoon KOSHER SALT
- Splash of WHITE VINEGAR
- 2 teaspoons WHITE SUGAR
- 1/4 cup CHOPPED GREEN ONIONS, plus more for garnish
- BLACK PEPPER to taste
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, stir together rice, coconut milk, water, salt, vinegar and sugar.
Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low for 20 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Let stand 5 minutes.
Stir in green onions, pepper and more salt if needed.
Garnish with additional chopped green onions if desired. Serve right away.
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Blog is the New Black says
Looks divine!
Aimee says
Couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m making coconut shrimp today for dinner and was wondering what kind of rice to have…this will be perfect!
Aarthi says
Awesome Recipe Dear..Bookmarking it to try soon..
Aarthi
http://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/
Kellie says
Perfect timing. we are on a coconut craze at our home 🙂
Sarah says
I’ve never had coconut rice, but it looks good! Thanks for sharing at Dwell on Friday!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Fantastic recipe! I haven’t had coconut rice in forever!
Mal says
Yum! I love getting coconut rice from my local thai place. I’ll have to try out this recipe
Mal @ The Chic Geek
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says
This looks so amazing! Thanks for sharing at Things I’ve Done Thursday! http://www.bearrabbitbear.com
Sonja @ practical-stewardship.com says
What a great idea!! I totally want to try this! Thanks for this post!
Miz Helen says
Your Sweet and Savory Coconut Rice looks awesome, I wish I had a bowl of that right now! Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Addicted to Recipes says
Looks so good! And a nice change to everyday rice – thanks for sharing! would love for you to link up at http://iamaddictedtorecipes.blogspot.com/p/link-party.html
Have a great day!
Maria says
Mmm this looks wonderful. I love good rice, and love the idea of using coconut milk!
Erin Alldredge says
Yumm, this looks like it would be the perfect side to some grilled Tilapia. I’d love it if you stopped by my monthly link up to share this with my readers. http://acraftycook.blogspot.com/2012/03/1-month-of-fun-march-link-party.html
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
Thank you for linking to Must Try Monday. To be honest, I’ve never even bought coconut milk. Does it give it a nutty, coconut flavor?
Barrett Family says
Thanks for sharing! My kiddos will love this 🙂
New follower from The REAL Housewives of Riverton recipe link party.
Allison
http://barretts1234.blogspot.com/
suzyhomemaker says
I am definitely trying this. My husband will love it.
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
I can’t wait to make this! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
My husband is a rice addict so of course I’m pinning this recipe. Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!