Sweet Coconut Rice
Sweet Coconut Rice is a fragrant, lightly sweet side with lush coconut aroma and a soft, slightly sticky texture. Made with coconut milk and a hint of sugar, it complements spicy curries, grilled meats, or tropical-inspired mains, adding a mellow richness that balances bolder flavors.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet Coconut Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 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.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a saucepan, stir together the rice, coconut milk, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves into the liquid.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then lower the heat to medium-low. Cover the saucepan and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed by the rice, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4
With the saucepan still on the burner, turn off the heat and let the rice steam until sticky, 5 to 10 minutes more.
- 5
Top with shredded coconut.
- Calories 326.11 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 5.71 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 68.22 g 25%
- Total Fat 2.94 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 2.62 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 20.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.34 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 7.2 g --
- Added Sugars 3.1 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 214.68 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 2.24 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 28.29 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.08 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Sweet Coconut Rice is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Coconut Milk, Sugar, Toasted Shredded Coconut, and Water. Each serving provides about 326.11 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet Coconut Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut Milk, Sugar, Toasted Shredded Coconut, Water, White Rice. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet Coconut Rice?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 326.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet Coconut Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sweet Coconut Rice healthy?
- Sweet Coconut Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 326.11 calories and 5.71 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.62 g (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.1 g (6% of the Daily Value). 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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