Coconut Rice
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Coconut Rice
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Prep Time
5 minsCook Time
24-25 minsFree Time
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Caution! Before cooking grains of any kind, you absolutely must lower your microwave’s power level as suggested in the recipe once you select the right wattage. If you skip this step (or fail to change your PL properly*) the rice will burn and you could severely damage your Anyday Dish. For detailed instructions on how to change your power level, read our blog post on how to do it.
Sweet and savory coconut rice has never been easier! Full-fat coconut milk brings this dish to the next level, pairing beautifully with dishes like Butter Chicken Curry or Steamed Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce.
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwave and home kitchens to make sure they work—, and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.
What You’ll Need
What You’ll Need
The Large Deep Dish
Perfect for big batches of rice, one-pot meals, veggies, mashed potatoes, soups, and more.
The Anyhand Mitts
Handle hot Anyday dishes with care with these microwave mitts that double as trivets!
Ingredients
- ½ shallot, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter, diced
- ¾ cup (145g) basmati rice
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- ⅓ cup full-fat coconut milk
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
- Add the shallot, butter, rice, water, coconut milk, and salt to the Anyday dish and stir to combine.
- Cover with the lid (knob lifted), and cook in the microwave at Power Level 4tooltip for 24-25 minutes, or until the liquid is almost fully absorbed and the rice is cooked through and tender. Once cooked, let the rice rest for 5 minutes with the lid still on for the rest of the liquid to absorb.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and enjoy.
Serving suggestions & tips
- Add curry leaves and toasted cashews for a delicious twist.
- Add some lemongrass or makrut lime leaves for extra aromatic rice.
- For a sweet dessert, serve with ripe mango and a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk.
Recipe notes
- If it’s taking longer than expected, increase the power level by 1. If it’s bubbling over or the lid is lifting, decrease the power level by 1.
- Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.
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