Best 5 Caribbean Coconut Rice Recipes
Rice is a staple in Caribbean cuisine and is prepared in a variety of ways. It can be cooked plain or seasoned with herbs and/or spices. One of the more popular methods is cooking it with coconut milk, which infuses a sweet and creamy flavor and adds a lovely aroma to the dish. It offers a delightful accompaniment to a wide array of dishes and is a star on its own.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CARIBBEAN COCONUT RICE
This fragrant coconut rice pilaf goes especially well with Indian, Asian, and Caribbean entrées. It's so good and so simple, though, you'll probably find yourself making it often to accompany weeknight meals.
Provided by JenniH76
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and cinnamon stick, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in rice, and sauté until rice grains are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add water, coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime zest, and white pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CARIBBEAN COCONUT RICE AND BEANS
From Bittman's, "The Best Recipes in the World." If you like any of his recipes, you may as well go ahead and buy the book. It's fantastic, both as a reference and for its recipes.
Provided by Debbie R.
Categories Rice
Time 28m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine coconut milk, bay leaf (or garlic) if you're using it, and rice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add some salt, lower heat to low and cover. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure it doesn't scorch.
- Uncover. Cook, stirring over low heat, until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, about 15 minutes. At about the 10-minute mark, stir in beans. If liquid evaporates before rice is done, stir in water (about 1/2 cup at a time), and cook until done.
CARIBBEAN COCONUT RICE WITH ISLAND PARADISE SHRIMP
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Rice preparation: Prepare rice according to package, but use mixture of coconut milk & water for the liquid. Let stand for an additional 5 minutes so that when you fold in the remaining ingredients, the cilantro doesn't completely melt from the heat. Or, you could fold the cilantro into the rice right before serving. Shrimp preparation: prepare frying pan with butter on medium heat. Add shrimp, lime juice, pineapple and garlic sea salt. Sauté for around 7 minutes or until shrimp is heated throughout. Fold in chopped cilantro and sauté for an additional 1 or 2 minutes before serving. Makes 6 small servings.
CARIBBEAN FLANK STEAK WITH COCONUT RICE
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Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1) Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice for Marinade; discard excess juice. Reserve crushed pineapple for Coconut Rice. 2) Combine marinade ingredients and reserved pineapple juice in small bowl. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally. 3) Prepare Coconut Rice. Combine water and rice in medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 35 to 45 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Stir in reserved pineapple, coconut, almonds and cilantro. Season with salt, as desired. 4) Meanwhile, remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 16 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 16 to 21 minutes) for medium rare (145degreesF) to medium (160degreesF) doneness, turning occasionally. Season with salt, as desired. 5) Carve steak across the grain into thin slices. Serve with rice. To broil, place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 13 to 18 minutes for medium rare (145degreesF) to medium (160degreesF) doneness, turning once.
CARIBBEAN COCONUT RICE PUDDING
I like this recipe as you prepare it on the stove top vs. the oven.
Provided by Barb Wandrey
Categories Puddings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Wash rice. Combine rice, milk and coconut milk in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Lower heat. Cook gently, stirring as needed for 1 hour or until rice is cooked and milk has thickened.
- 2. Add sugar, vanilla, raisins and cinnamon. Cook for 5 additional minutes.
- 3. Chill 1 hour before serving.
Tips:
- Use fresh coconut milk: Fresh coconut milk adds a rich, creamy flavor to the rice. If you don't have fresh coconut milk, you can use canned coconut milk, but be sure to use full-fat coconut milk for the best flavor.
- Rinse the rice: Rinsing the rice removes the starch, which helps to prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the rice from burning.
- Don't stir the rice: Stirring the rice during cooking can break the grains and make the rice mushy.
- Let the rice rest: After cooking, let the rice rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb all of the flavors.
Conclusion:
Coconut rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of dishes. It's a great way to add a tropical flair to your next meal. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner, coconut rice is sure to be a hit.
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