Coconut Rice
Basmati rice gently cooks in lush coconut milk for grains that are tender, aromatic, and subtly sweet. This Coconut Rice pairs beautifully with spicy curries, grilled seafood, or roasted vegetables, adding a mellow, tropical note to the plate. Serve it warm when you want a simple side that tastes special with minimal ingredients.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves7
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Coconut Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 22
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan over high heat, combine the rice, coconut milk, and salt, and bring to a boil.
- 2
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Calories 303.13 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 4.67 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 59.28 g 22%
- Total Fat 3.37 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 3.04 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 24.66 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 4.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 304.6 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 27.68 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.79 mcg Low Source 9%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
About This Recipe
Coconut Rice is made with 3 ingredients and serves 7. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Coconut Milk, and Salt. Each serving provides about 303.13 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Coconut Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Coconut Milk, Salt. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Coconut Rice?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 303.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Coconut Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Coconut Rice healthy?
- Coconut Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 303.13 calories and 4.67 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.04 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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