Coconut Cilantro Rice Recipe
Coconut Cilantro Rice is almost too good to be true! Cooked in coconut water, the rice is subtly sweet with the fresh flavor of cilantro throughout. And the pairing possibilities are endless, as it would be delicious with just about everything!
Servings: 4
Calories: 230kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ½ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup long grain rice like Basmati or Jasmine
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 cups coconut water
- ¼ cup cilantro, washed and dried, finely chopped
- a couple of turns of freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the onions. Coat the bottom of a small or medium-sized sauce pot with the coconut oil and place it over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they're translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice and cumin. Add rice and cumin to the onions. Stir to be sure all the grains are well-coated with the coconut oil, and then sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring almost constantly.
- Add coconut water and cook. Add the coconut water and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot, and cook until all of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add cilantro and season. Stir in the cilantro, a few turns of freshly ground black pepper, and serve!
Notes
Coconut water, not coconut milk: coconut water is the clear liquid found inside young coconuts. Look for it in most major grocery stores.
Don't like cilantro? Fresh basil is my second choice.
Make it a meal: stir in shrimp, chicken, tofu, edamame, carrots, pineapple chunks, peppers, or any combination.
Make ahead: it's at its best the day it's made, but you can make it up to two days ahead. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and reheat it in the microwave, the oven, or a sauté pan.
Nutritional information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg