How to Make Spiced Coconut Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spiced Coconut Rice is a flavorful and aromatic dish that will transport you to the exotic flavors of the tropics. This dish combines the richness of coconut milk with the warm and inviting spices of cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and comforting.

This recipe is popular in many parts of the world, especially in South Asia and Southeast Asia, where coconut milk and rice are staples in the cuisine. However, this recipe has been adapted and enj...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 12 ounces coconut milk
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup toasted flaked coconut

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until onion turns clear, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice, curry powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper and stir constantly for 1 minute.
  • Add coconut milk, chicken broth, and toasted coconut; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    254 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 227mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 170mg