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Coconut milk, brown rice, coconut flakes, fresh ginger and cilantro are combined to create this simple side dish, perfect to accompany many Thai dishes.

Brown Coconut Rice with Cilantro

4.91 from 11 votes
Coconut milk, brown rice, coconut flakes, fresh ginger and cilantro are combined to create this simple side dish, perfect to accompany many Thai dishes.
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese, Japanese

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

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4th, Calories: 206kcal, Carbohydrates: 35.1g, Protein: 3.1g, Fat: 5.4g, Saturated Fat: 3.2g, Sodium: 154.3mg, Fiber: 1.8g, Sugar: 1.3g
- WW Points: 8