Coconut rice is a delicious vegan and gluten-free side, that compliments a wide range of entrees. I prepare it by cooking rice in coconut milk, and season it lightly with salt. Coconut milk adds a creamy and naturally sweet flavor to the rice, which elevates everyday rice into an elegant and flavorful side dish. In this simple recipe for Instant Pot Coconut Rice, all I do is add all the ingredients to the pot and pressure cook the rice for 6 minutes.
Cooking Instant Pot Coconut Rice using Pot-in-Pot Method (PIP)
I like to cook Coconut rice using the Pot-in-Pot method in my Instant Pot
Water in main pot, rice container on trivet
Pressure cooking rice using Pot-in-Pot method
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Stove-Top Recipe for Coconut Rice
- Rinse the rice in a mesh strainer
, until water runs clear, about 2-3 times. If you have the time, soak it for 20-30 minutes. Soaking makes the rice fluffy.
- Place a Saucepan
on high heat. For 1 cup rice, add 1 cup water, 1 cup coconut milk, and salt and, bring the liquid to a boil. Add rinsed and drained rice, stir and reduce the heat to the medium-low. Cover the pot tightly with the lid and cook for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, turn off the heat. Open the lid and using a fork, gently fluff the rice. Put the lid back on and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
, until water runs clear, about 2-3 times. If you have the time, soak it for 20-30 minutes. Soaking makes the rice fluffy.
on high heat. For 1 cup rice, add 1 cup water, 1 cup coconut milk, and salt and, bring the liquid to a boil. Add rinsed and drained rice, stir and reduce the heat to the medium-low. Cover the pot tightly with the lid and cook for 10 minutes.
Serving Suggestions for Instant Pot Coconut Rice
Coconut Lime Chicken
Thai Green Curry Tofu
Thai Massaman Curry
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
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Coconut Rice is a flavorful vegan, gluten-free side that pairs well with many asian entrées. The rice is cooked in unsweetened coconut milk in the instant pot in this recipe.
- 1 cup Long Grain White Rice Jasmine Rice or Basmati Rice
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
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Cooking in the main pot: Add rinsed and drained rice to the pot, along with coconut milk and salt. Close the lid and turn the pressure knob to sealing position. Press Manual or Pressure Cook, for 6 minutes at high pressure. Wait 10 minutes before releasing the pressure manually (NPR 10), after which turn the knob to 'Venting' position. Open the lid after the pin drops. Using a fork, gently fluff the rice.
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Cooking rice pot-in-pot (PIP): Combine rinsed and drained rice, coconut milk, and salt in an oven safe container. Pour 1 cup water in the inner pot of Instant Pot. Place a trivet and put the rice container on top of that. Close the lid. Valve set to sealing mode. Cook at Manual or Pressure Cook (High) for 6 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before opening the pot (NPR 10). Open lid. Fluff rice with a fork.
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Using the RICE Button: You can also cook rice using the RICE button, which defaults to cooking the rice at low pressure for 12 minutes. Follow the same NPR times and process.
If you are new to the Instant Pot, please read my FAQ on Instant Pot Terminology and Accessories to learn more.
Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates. If you are following any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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