Coconut Sticky Rice

Angela Milnes

This sticky coconut lime rice is velvety, nutty, and slightly sweet - a perfect base for a buddha bowl with peanut sauce! It's easy to pick up with chopsticks, and works for sushi too! Ready to level-up your rice game?

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Snacks & sides

Cuisine Thai

Servings Servings

Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients

1 Cup White basmati or jasmine rice
¾ Cup Canned Coconut Milk
1 Cup Water
1 teaspoon Salt
1 Lime
1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds optional
2-3 tablespoon Chopped Cilantro optional

Instructions

Boil coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Meanwhile, rinse rice until water is nearly clear. Usually, I need rinse for 1-2 minutes under running water, or soak 2-3 times in a bowl of water.
Once water boils, add rice, stir once, then reduce heat to a simmer, and cover for 12-15 minutes, or until liquid has absorbed. If rice tastes done but still has liquid, cook uncovered for 1-2 minutes so liquid can evaporate.
Add zest and juice of ½ of a lime. Fluff with a fork and serve, garnishing with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

Pro tip 1: don't rush the rice. Set a time for 15 minutes, and don't open the lid unless you smell burning.

Pro tip 2: if rice tastes done (soft, not crunchy), and there's liquid leftover, heat uncovered for 1-2 minutes, stirring once so the liquid can evaporate.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 594mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

Keyword coconut lime rice, coconut rice, healthy coconut sticky rice, sticky coconut lime rice, sticky coconut rice, sweet coconut sticky rice

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