Coconut milk, brown rice, coconut flakes, fresh ginger and cilantro are combined to create this simple side dish, perfect to accompany many Thai dishes.
The flavor of the coconut milk is subtle, and pairs perfectly with Sweet and Fiery Pork Tenderloin with Mango Salsa, Tilapia with Coconut Curry Sauce, Thai green coconut curry shrimp, to name a few. The photo above is the rice topped with the mango salsa from the Sweet and Fiery Pork.
You can also make this with white rice, which is usually my husband's preference. For a healthier option, stick with brown rice. I've played around with several brown rice varieties and Jasmine works best (I was out so I used short grain). If using white, reduce the water to 1 cup and reduce the cooking time. If you wish, you can add a touch of sesame oil which I often like to do. The flaked coconut is optional but I like the subtle sweetness it adds to the dish.
Brown Coconut Rice with Cilantro
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Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1/4th • Old Points: 4 pts • Points+: 5 pts
Calories: 206 • Fat: 5.4 g • Protein: 3.1 g • Carb: 35.1 g • Fiber: 1.8 g • Sugar: 1.3 g
Sodium: 154.3 mg
Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice (brown jasmine, basmati or short grain works well)
- 1 cup lite coconut milk (Thai Kitchen)
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/4 tsp salt, or more to taste
- 2 tbsp sweetened grated coconut
- 3 tbsp cilantro
Directions:
In a medium sized heavy pot, add coconut milk, rice, water, ginger, garlic, salt and coconut; bring to a bowl over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until all liquid evaporates, about 40-45 minutes. Remove from heat, keep covered for 10 more minutes. Fluff with a fork; toss with cilantro.



















that looks amazing! can't wait to try it with the fiery pork :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy....I've been wanting a recipe to jazz up normal steamed brown rice!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really delicious! Brown rice and coconut milk are staples in my house. Looking forward to making this for our next thai dinner.
ReplyDeleteThe recipe looks delicious...the photo is stunning...the addition of mango salsa just enhanced the look
ReplyDeleteYum! Love any recipe with coconut! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI've made a version of this rice, subbing some lime juice and grated lime zest for the cilantro. Most excellent!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteYum! I love adding lime to my coconut rice. It never needs much, just a splash! This looks so delicious :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks yummy. What brands of brown rice do you all use? I can't seem to find a good one. They are either chewy, bland, or overall not good. I would like to start using brown rice more often but I need a good one to win my family over. :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love Texmati brown rice, you can get large tubs at Costco for around 10 bucks.
DeleteDo you have recommendations on how to do this in a rice cooker? I just recently bought one and am looking for great rice recipes to try in it!
ReplyDeleteBefore i read your description I thought this would be perfect with your pork and mango salsa, which I am making tonight or tomorrow night, bought all the ingredients! I can't wait. I love, coocnut rice haven't had it in years, I'm going to make this with it!! I'm so excited for dinner!
ReplyDeleteTiming could not be better ... opened up a can of coconut milk this morning to make some sweet bun dough and was looking for a way to use the remaining milk. I'm excited to try this!
ReplyDeleteLori, this is usually how I use up my leftover coconut milk as well.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I never use a rice cooker, I believe it requires less liquid but not exactly sure how much.
Brown rice - I honestly try many brands, Lundberg makes a good short grain brown rice, sometimes I use Carolina for long grain, and I'm not loyal to any brand for jasmine or basmati.
The trick is knowing how to cook it, it is trickier than white. I will try to post a simple recipe I've been using soon.
I have never heard of cilantro before but this looks delicious so will buy some and give it a go!
ReplyDeleteI made the Fiery Pork Tenderloin the other night...FANTASTIC! Can't wait to make the rice too. Thank you, thank you!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely trying this recipe!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Sasha from Kale With Love
I made the pork tenderloin with mango salsa last night and my huband, daughter and I loved it. I can't wait to try this.
ReplyDeletebeautiful colors :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks wonderful. I have a question for you guys. I have never purchased ginger before. So I'm wondering. This recipe calls for a minute amount and all that I see in the grocery store is lots; will it keep forever? If not, can I use the powdered ginger?
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious- I love that you used coconut in a savory recipe.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, simple - what's not to like
ReplyDeleteHi! I'm a new follower, and this sounds great! I will have to add it to my list of new stuff to make.
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THAT IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! If only I had some coconut milk. Can any other milk work?
ReplyDeleteThis looks great, I've never really made the swap to brown rice successfully, but now I think I might be converted, your site has changed my life.. I can actually see my goal approaching this year, thanks to you, now i can actually cook nice foods and eat them..
ReplyDeleteI have everything to make this thanks!
ReplyDeleteMade this last night and it was delicious!!! I love coconut! I used unsweeted coconut and it lowered the points a little.
ReplyDeleteGoing to try this out tonight - looks delicious and excited for a new way to eat brown rice.
ReplyDeleteloved it, husband loved it, perfect with the sweet and fiery pork! we've been looking for a coconut rice dish and it is wonderful that it uses brown rice.
ReplyDeleteAny way we can get a more accurate serving size?
ReplyDeleteCan this be baked? As in your baked rice n peas recipe?
ReplyDeleteThis looks really delicious! I bet it would be great with quinoa as well!I have some coconut milk in my pantry. Might need to be making this!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you all liked this.
ReplyDeleteI always keep my Ginger in the freezer. I actually grate it frozen. It lasts longer!!
I wouldn't bake this.
I made this tonight with the sweet and fiery pork. I used basmati rice , but it came out very pasty. The only thing i did different was double the recipe. Any idea what i may have done wrong? Roseanne
ReplyDeleteI also made this with the sweet and fiery pork. I used Jasmine rice. In order for it not to be pasty you need to use 1 cup of water or let it absorb all of the liquid. It took about 35 min for mine to turn out okay. You may need to let it simmer longer...?
ReplyDeleteWow--ww friendly arroz de coco! Can't wait to try this as all we eat is arroz de coco as we're also Colombian!
ReplyDeletethis was delicious. i skipped the grated coconut and added fresh lime juice - great recipe!
ReplyDeleteThis was yummy, and smells great - I only had a teaspoon myself, but my 3 year old at a bowl of it, along with your curry shrimp recipe. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI want to make again but my first attempt came out mushy. What can I do different?
ReplyDeleteCould i just make this with the coconut milk and water???? Would it be too bland?? HELP PLEASE! I'm making this tonight!
ReplyDeleteI am terrible at making rice. I don't know whats wrong with me. I made a cup of rice and it was garbage. So I remade quickly with Quinoa. My guests loved it.
ReplyDeleteI made with the pork Fiery Sweet Tenderloin and it was a great meal!