Best 10 Coconut Basmati Rice Recipes

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Indulge in the aromatic and flavorful world of coconut basmati rice, a culinary delight that harmoniously blends the delicate fragrance of coconut with the fluffy texture of basmati rice. Originating from the vibrant kitchens of South Asia, this dish has captivated taste buds for centuries. Prepare to embark on a sensory journey as we explore a collection of tantalizing recipes that showcase the versatility of coconut basmati rice. From the classic savory rendition to enticing sweet variations, each recipe promises a unique culinary experience.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BASMATI RICE WITH COCONUT MILK AND GINGER



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A perfectly cooked pot of plain white rice is a beautiful thing indeed. But basmati rice that's been cooked in a mixture of chicken broth and coconut milk then seasoned with a little chopped fresh ginger and scallions? That's borderline transcendent. The ginger doesn't overpower the rice here - you'll taste the mellow coconut first and the kicky notes of ginger second - so it makes an ideal accompaniment to stir-fries and braises.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Basmati rice
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
Fresh red chile, sliced, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place rice in a fine strainer, and rinse with cold water until water runs clear. Transfer to a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup water, coconut milk, chicken broth and salt. Cover, and place over medium-high heat. Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce and simmer until liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in scallions and ginger. Add a little more coconut milk if rice is too dry. Season to taste with salt. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 532, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 574 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

SLOW ROASTED PORK WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE, CORN TORTILLAS, FRESH TOMATO SALSA OVER BASMATI RICE



Slow Roasted Pork with Coconut Curry Sauce, Corn Tortillas, Fresh Tomato Salsa over Basmati Rice image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 11h45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 27

Spicy paprika
Garlic powder
Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper
1 boneless pork butt (approximately 7 pounds)
50 fluid ounces coconut milk (recommended: Chaokoh)
250 grams yellow curry paste (recommended: Mae Ploy)
5 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
5 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon Chinese fermented black beans, rinsed and chopped
1/4 cup sesame oil
8 to 10 kaffir lime leaves
1/4 bunch fresh cilantro
1/4 jalapeno pepper
4 cloves garlic
2 cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper
1 jalapeno pepper
1 poblano pepper
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 red onion
6 to 8 tomatoes
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
2 limes, juiced
Salt and pepper
Corn tortillas, for serving

Steps:

  • For the pork: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rub the spices into the pork and roast for about 8 hours. Let cool. Pull apart and discard any fat. Put the pork pieces in a large pot and add the coconut milk.
  • Meanwhile, for the curry sauce: Saute the curry paste, ginger, garlic, and black beans in sesame oil until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add this mixture to the pot with the pork and coconut milk. Add the lime leaves. Braise on low heat for 1 to 2 hours.
  • For the rice: Blend the cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, and 1 cup of water. Put this mixture in a pot on the stove. Add the basmati rice. Add 2 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil, and then simmer, covered, until the rice absorbs the liquid, 20 to 25 minutes. When done, add the butter and salt and pepper, to taste.
  • For the salsa: Roast the jalapeno and poblano peppers, peel, and remove the seeds. Toast the cumin seeds and then grind. Dice the tomatoes and red onion and mix together in a bowl with the other salsa ingredients.
  • Heat the corn tortillas on a griddle. Plate the rice, put the pork with sauce on top, and finish with salsa and tortillas.

COCONUT BASMATI RICE



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Provided by Amber Levinson

Categories     Fruit     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
1 1/2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk
2 teaspoons (packed) golden brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups basmati rice (about 13 ounces), well rinsed, drained
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups water, coconut milk, sugar, and salt in heavy large saucepan. Bring to simmer, then stir in rice. Cover, leaving slight opening for steam to escape. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 12 minutes. Cover tightly, remove from heat, and let stand 10 minutes. Transfer rice to bowl; sprinkle with toasted coconut.

COCONUT BASMATI RICE PILAF



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From "The Florida Keys Cookbook", I thought this sounded like a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. Sounds great to go with grilled mahi or a tangy island chicken dish.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 1/2 cup servings, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups basmati rice
2 cups water, for cooking rice
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup diced sweet onion, like Vidalia
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup roughly chopped cashews
kosher sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place rice in a large, nonstick pot. Cover rice with water and, with your hands, agitate the rice, releasing the starch. Pour off the cloudy water then repeat this process until the water is clear. Pour off the water a final time and drain rice in a colander.
  • Place drained rice, 2 cups water, coconut milk, and salt in a large pot. Stir to combine. Bring to a fast boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover pot and simmer rice until just tender and liquid is absorbed, about 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet. Add onions, raisins, and cashews. Saute, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  • When liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender, fluff rice with a fork.
  • Add onion mixture to rice and toss with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • TO MAKE AHEAD: Rice can be chilled and refrigerated overnight. Microwave for 3 minutes or until heated through before serving.
  • NOTE: Substitute dried cranberries or dried cherries for the raisins for a different flavor boost. Rehydrate them in 1/4-cup warm water and then drain them before using in this recipe.

COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP WITH BASMATI RICE



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This curry is a little bit of work but well worth it. Kick up the heat by adding more pepper flakes if you wish.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped red sweet bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced gingerroot
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons ground almonds
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deviened
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
3 cups water
2 tablespoons toasted almonds
2 tablespoons chopped coriander

Steps:

  • Bring the 3 cups water to a boil and add the rice.
  • Stir, return to a boil and cover, reducing heat to medium low-you want it simmering.
  • In a food processor or blender puree the onion, red pepper, ginger, garlic, lime zest, and pepper flakes.
  • Pulse a few times, scrape down and add the ground almonds, coriander, paprika and tumeric.
  • Blend into a paste.
  • In a large skillet toast the mustard seeds over medium high heat.
  • Skake the pan to prevent burning.
  • Remove from pan and pour into a bowl to cool, set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the oil.
  • Swirl a few times and add the paste, cooking for 10-12 minutes.
  • You want it a deep orange color and clumping together.
  • Add the mustard seeds, 1 cup of water and the salt.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing with a spatula to extract the liquid.
  • Rinse and dry skillet and return liquid to it.
  • Gently whisk in the coconut milk and lime juice until well blended.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and add the shrimp, stirring gently until shrimp turn pink, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour over cooked rice.

COCONUT ~ CURRIED ~ SHRIMP OVER BASMATI RICE



Coconut ~ Curried ~ Shrimp Over Basmati Rice image

This is one quick, delicious meal! I'm not a big curry fan, but I love this shrimp...it's not overpowering, but if you like a lot of curry, by all means add more. I think it's perfect as I made it...try it, you'll like it! Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Seafood

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 Tbsp butter
1 - 1 1/2 lb raw jumbo shrimp ~ peeled & deveined
1 c each - chopped onion & chopped red bell pepper
1 - 2 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp curry powder - or more to taste
1/2 tsp kosher salt or to taste
1 c chicken broth
3/4 c coconut milk
1/4 c heavy cream
1/2 tsp black pepper
Prepared basmati rice ( enough for however many you're serving for )

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet,( I used my 9 inch iron skillet ) melt 1 tablespoon of butter, over medium heat. Once hot, add the shrimp. Cook just for 2 - 3 minutes, turning once and until pink. Don't overcook...they won't take long. Remove from pan, and set aside.
  • 2. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and add the onion, peppers and garlic. Cook until tender crisp.
  • 3. Ina small dish, add the flour, curry, salt and pepper. Stir together and whisk into the vegetables. Stir constantly and cook for 1 minutes.
  • 4. Whisk in the coconut milk, heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook until thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning if need be.
  • 5. Once thick, add the shrimp back to the pan and cook only long enough to heat the shrimp through.
  • 6. To serve, make a bed of rice on a plate or bowl and ladle out broth and top with shrimp. Enjoy! It's delicious!

BASMATI COCONUT RICE WITH MUSHROOMS AND ZUCCHINI



Basmati Coconut Rice With Mushrooms and Zucchini image

Boiled rice is fine but often improves when other ingredients are added. The mushrooms and zucchini add texture and flavour to this dish. It is also a lot more colourful, serve with chicken dishes and curries.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups basmati rice, washed and drained
2 tablespoons dessicated unsweetened coconut
3 1/2 cups water
1 chicken stock cube
1 teaspoon cumin seed (optional)
1 ounce butter
1 lemon, rind of, grated
6 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
1 zucchini, cut into matchsticks
1 ounce butter

Steps:

  • Melt 1 oz of butter in a medium sized pan and fry the rice and cumin seeds till the rice is translucent.
  • To the rice add the coconut, stock cube and lemon rind, and water. Bring to the boil, stir rice ONCE, reduce heat cover the pan and cook for 12 minutes turn heat off and leave to stand.
  • While the rice is cooking :-.
  • Melt the other oz butter in a frying pan and fry the mushrooms and zucchini till just soft. Add to the rice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.9, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 390, Carbohydrate 76.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 10.1

COCONUT BASMATI RICE



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This is from the "Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home" where they suggest serving this dish with curry.

Provided by Mrs.Habu

Categories     White Rice

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/3 cups water
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cinnamon stick (1-inch)
1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup currants

Steps:

  • Bring water to the boil.
  • While water heats, rinse the rice well.
  • When water boils, stir in the rice and all of the remaining ingredients.
  • Return to a boil.
  • Stir, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Take off the heat and allow rice to rest for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick, stir to fluff the rice and serve.

BASMATI RICE IN COCONUT MILK



BASMATI RICE IN COCONUT MILK image

Categories     Side     Quick & Easy     Vegan

Yield 3-4 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup basmati rice,
1 tbs vegetable oil,
1/2 tsp whole mustard seed,
1/2 tsp whole cumin seed,
1 small chopped onion or some chopped shallots (approx 1/2 cup)
5 - 10 curry leaves - optional,
1 cup coconut milk,
1 cup water,
1/2 tsp salt or to taste.

Steps:

  • Wash the rice and put it in a sieve to drain. Heat a pan with a tight fitting lid on medium high heat. Put in a tablespoon of the vegetable oil, and then when hot, the whole mustard seeds, and when they sputter -the cumin seeds. If you have some dried or fresh curry leaves - now is the time to put some (5 to 10) in. Add the chopped onion, stir it around allowing it to pick up some brown flecks (about 2-3 minutes). Add the drained rice, and stir it around in the onion flavored oil, and toast it for another 2 - 3 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk and water, and add the salt. Bring to a boil, give it a stir, cover, turn heat on low (1 or 2 on an electric stove, the lowest it will go on a gas stove) and let it cook undisturbed for about 20 minutes. Turn off heat. Let rest for another 5 minutes or so. Fluff with a fork. If there is a lot of moisture on the lid - place a dish towel between the lid and the pan and leave for another 5 minutes or so. Serve with curry of your choice. You can customize this by adding whole or chopped green chilies / finely chopped or shredded ginger etc with the onions. You can garnish it with crisp fried onion and /or nuts (fry them in the oil and remove to a paper lined plate before adding in the mustard seeds) What with the interest in turmeric these days - you can add around 1/2 tsp turmeric as the onions are frying and you will end up with yellow colored rice

COCONUT BASMATI RICE



COCONUT BASMATI RICE image

Categories     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegan

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 c basmati
(1) 14-oz can unsweetened coconut millk
3-1/2c water
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse rice. Put all ingredients in rice cooker & cook. Badda bing.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Choose fragrant basmati rice, fresh coconut milk, and flavorful spices for the best results.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly: This removes any impurities and helps the rice cook evenly.
  • Toast the rice: Toasting the rice in a little oil before adding the coconut milk and water helps bring out its nutty flavor.
  • Use the right amount of liquid: The ratio of rice to liquid is crucial for achieving the perfect texture. Follow the recipe's instructions carefully.
  • Cook the rice over low heat: Low heat allows the rice to cook evenly and prevents it from sticking to the pot.
  • Let the rice rest before serving: After cooking, let the rice rest for a few minutes to allow it to absorb all the flavors.

Conclusion:

Coconut basmati rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with various curries, stews, and grilled meats. With its fragrant aroma and creamy texture, this rice dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Follow the tips above to make the perfect coconut basmati rice every time.

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