Best 5 Coconut Rice With Green Onions Recipes

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Coconut rice with green onions is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a simple dish to make and can be served as a side dish or as a main course. The coconut milk and green onions add a unique flavor and aroma to the rice, making it a popular dish in many cultures.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LIME AND GREEN ONION RICE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups light brown rice (recommended: Texmati) or white rice
2 limes, zested, 1 lime, juiced
2 cups chicken stock
3 to 4 thin scallions, whites and greens, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in sauce pot over medium to medium-high heat. Stir in the rice and toast for 1 minute. Add the lime zest and stock, bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 18 minutes. Add the green onions and the juice of 1 lime. Fluff with fork, transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

COCO RICE WITH GREEN ONIONS



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Unsweetened coconut can be found in most Asian stores. I find it in our stores here in Iowa around the hoildays.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons canola oil or 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 cup basmati rice
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion; saute 2 minutes or until tender, stirring constantly.
  • Add rice and turmeric; saute until rice becomes yellow.
  • Stir in unsweetened coconut.
  • Add broth and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until tender.
  • Turn off heat, uncover, and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork.
  • Stir in green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.6, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Sodium 117.1, Carbohydrate 41.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 4.5

COCONUT GINGER RICE



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Make and share this Coconut Ginger Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sueie

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup reduced-fat coconut milk
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 cup uncooked rice
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons flaked coconut, toasted
lemon slice (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat broth, coconut milk and ginger to boiling in saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in rice.
  • Heat to boiling, reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Add lemon rind and green onions; fluff rice lemon rind and onions lightly with fork to mix.
  • Garnish with coconut and lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8, Fat 1.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 255.3, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1, Protein 4

SPICED COCONUT RICE



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A creamy, lightly spiced rice that is so easy to make. Top with some green onions or chives for color and serve next to chicken or lamb.

Provided by Kari

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
12 ounces coconut milk
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup toasted flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until onion turns clear, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice, curry powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper and stir constantly for 1 minute.
  • Add coconut milk, chicken broth, and toasted coconut; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.3 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 227.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

COCONUT RICE WITH GREEN ONIONS RECIPE



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Provided by oldbklady

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbs butter
1/4 c. diced onion
2 c. long grain rice
1 14 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
1 c. water
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 green onions
3 oz toasted slivered almonds to garnish

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, until soft until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat the grains in the butter. Add the coconut milk, water, salt and pepper and bring to a boil, stir once, cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until tender, about 16 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the rice sit for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Fold in the green onion and let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • To make the perfect coconut rice, use a heavy-bottomed pot to ensure even cooking.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any starch and impurities.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer flavor and texture.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the cooking water to enhance the flavor of the rice.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving to separate the grains and make it light and fluffy.
  • For a more flavorful coconut rice, toast the rice in a little bit of oil or butter before adding the coconut milk.
  • To make green onion oil, heat some oil in a pan until it shimmers, then add the green onions and cook until they are fragrant and slightly browned.
  • Serve coconut rice with a variety of dishes, such as curries, stir-fries, grilled meats, or seafood.

Conclusion:

Coconut rice with green onions is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a popular side dish in many Asian countries and is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its creamy coconut flavor and the fresh, aromatic green onions, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give coconut rice with green onions a try. You won't be disappointed!

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