Tiki Coconut Rice
A fragrant, creamy rice dish infused with coconut milk and tropical flavors, ideal for a Tiki feast. This Tropical-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs white rice, coconut milk, vegetable broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 small, finely chopped shallot
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium pot, sauté shallot in 1 tbsp coconut milk over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Step 2: Add rinsed rice, stir to coat, then pour in vegetable broth and lime zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender.
- Step 3: Stir in remaining coconut milk and chili flakes. Let rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork. Serve warm.
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