Description
Discover a tropical escape with our Zesty Lime & Coconut Rice Recipe. This vibrant dish combines fluffy jasmine rice with creamy coconut milk and the bright notes of zesty lime, creating a refreshing side that enhances any meal. Perfect for family gatherings, BBQs, or as a quick weeknight dinner accompaniment, this rice dish is both easy to prepare and delightfully flavorful. Garnished with fresh cilantro and toasted coconut flakes, it offers an appealing presentation that will impress your guests while being nutritious and satisfying. Serve it alongside grilled chicken, stir-fried veggies, or on its own for a taste of the tropics.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups water
- Zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, water, rinsed rice, sea salt, black pepper, and optional sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and cover tightly; simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Turn off heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork and mix in lime zest and juice along with half the cilantro.
- Serve topped with remaining cilantro and toasted coconut flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, consider stirring in some chopped green onions or using flavored broths instead of plain water. This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings or meal prep.