Cilantro coconut rice, also known as nasi uduk in Indonesia and nasi lemak in Malaysia, is a fragrant and flavorful dish that has become a beloved staple across Southeast Asia. This dish combines fragrant jasmine rice with the vibrant flavors of cilantro, coconut milk, and an array of spices. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create the perfect cilantro coconut rice, providing detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure a delicious and authentic culinary experience.
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COCONUT CILANTRO RICE WITH PEAS AND CASHEWS
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, over medium-high heat, add the coconut and lightly toast. Remove to a small bowl and set aside. In the same pot, add the oil and the rice and saute until the rice is just starting to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock and the coconut milk and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro, cashews and peas. Season with salt and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with the toasted coconut and serve.
COCONUT CILANTRO RICE
This rice has a mild coconut flavor. I served it with Macadamia Nut Chicken Breasts #30291 and a Thai red curry sauce. It was a perfect combination.
Provided by beckas
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the coconut milk to a boil in a medium sized pot.
- Add the rice, ginger and salt.
- Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- While waiting, heat the shredded coconut in a skillet, toasting it lightly.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- When the rice has cooked for 20 minutes, fluff it with a fork and throw out the ginger root.
- Toss with toasted coconut.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.9, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 37.7, Sodium 463.5, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 7.5
CILANTRO COCONUT RICE
Categories Food Processor Ginger Rice Side Coconut Jalapeño Cilantro Simmer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Wash rice in several changes of cold water in a bowl until water is almost clear. Soak rice in cold water 30 minutes, then drain well in a sieve.
- Spread coconut in a shallow baking pan and toast in oven, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely.
- Cook ginger and jalapeño in 1 tablespoon oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until chile is softened, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, covered. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
- While rice cooks, pulse together coconut, cilantro, scallions, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Add cilantro mixture to cooked rice and stir gently until combined well.
TAMPA COCONUT CILANTRO RICE
This is a Kerala (Southern India) rendition of coconut rice. It's a tad sweeter than regular rice which cuts through much of the spice found in an accompaniment of a spicy curry such as chicken curry.
Provided by BencyCooks
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring 1 cup coconut water to a boil in a saucepan. Add basmati rice and salt, cover, and reduce heat to simmer. Stir occasionally, adding more coconut water as needed, until rice is soft but not mushy, about 15 minutes.
- Remove rice from heat, stir in cilantro and butter, and cover again. Let stand until coconut water is absorbed and flavors have blended, about 5 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 708.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
COCONUT CILANTRO RICE WITH PEAS AND CASHEWS
Make and share this Coconut Cilantro Rice With Peas and Cashews recipe from Food.com.
Provided by swissms
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, over medium-high heat, add the coconut and lightly toast. Remove to a small bowl and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the oil and the rice and saute until the rice is just starting to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock and the coconut milk and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro, cashews and peas. Season with salt and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with the toasted coconut and serve.
COCONUT CILANTRO CHICKEN AND RICE
I love the slight coconut taste, and came up with this after looking over a dozen recipes on here, and I felt a little more daring!
Provided by Miss Diggy
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brown chicken in butter over medium high heat.
- Add onion and garlic, and saute for another 2 minutes.
- Add rest of ingredients, mixing well, and simmer for 5 minutes.
MINT-CILANTRO AND COCONUT RICE
Make and share this Mint-Cilantro and Coconut Rice recipe from Food.com.
Provided by wicked cook 46
Categories African
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add the rice; sauté 3 minutes.
- Add onion; sauté 1 minute.
- Add broth, milk, salt, and pepper; stir.
- Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 17 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, stirring once after 10 minutes.
- Stir in mint and cilantro; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.7, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 223.4, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.9
Tips:
- Use fresh, fragrant cilantro. The fresher the cilantro, the better the flavor of the rice will be. Look for cilantro that is bright green and has no signs of wilting or yellowing.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the rice, make sure to use a large enough pan so that the rice has plenty of room to cook evenly. If the pan is too crowded, the rice will steam instead of fry and will be mushy.
- Toast the rice before cooking. Toasting the rice before cooking helps to bring out its flavor and gives it a slightly nutty taste. To toast the rice, simply heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat and add the rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until the rice is golden brown.
- Use a flavorful broth. The broth you use to cook the rice will also add flavor to the dish. Use a broth that you enjoy the taste of, such as chicken broth, vegetable broth, or coconut broth.
- Add vegetables and protein. To make a more complete meal, you can add vegetables and protein to the rice. Some good options include diced chicken, shrimp, tofu, bell peppers, carrots, and peas.
Conclusion:
Cilantro coconut rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its vibrant green color and fragrant aroma, this rice is sure to impress your guests. Be sure to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create your own unique version of this classic dish.
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