Instant Pot Coconut Rice {Vegan}
This dreamy rice is delicious even after a few days in the fridge, making it great for weekly meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup jasmine rice
- 1 13 oz can coconut milk {not coconut cream}
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cup water {or broth}
Equipment
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer. Set aside to drain.
- Fill a saucepan with 3 inches of water. Add the opened can of coconut milk to the water and heat over medidum for 3 minutes, or until the milk solids have melted.
- Combine warmed coconut milk, water, salt, and rinsed rice to the Instant Pot insert.
- Lock the lid into place and set the steam release handle (valve on top) to “Sealing”. Press Manual>High Pressure>6 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot has finished cooking, it will beep and switch to ”keep warm". Allow it to sit with the lid on for 5 minutes and then do a manual release with the nozzle set to venting.
- Stir and serve rice.
Stovetop Instructions
- Rinse rice in a fine mesh strainer. Set aside to drain.
- Pour canned coconut milk (including solids) into a medium saucepan. Add water and salt and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the rice and let the water come to a near boil. Stir, place the lid on, and turn the heat down to low.
- Check the rice at 20 minutes to see if all liquid has been absored. Stir again and continue to cook covered until it has reached your desired texture.
- Once finished, turn off the heat and allow it to sit covered for 2-3 minutes before fluffing it with a fork and serving.
Notes
With 3/4 cup water, the rice has a creamy texture. If you prefer a drier rice, use 2/3 cup water.
Use canned coconut milk (lite, regular, or full-fat) and not coconut CREAM.
Without preheating the canned coconut milk, the milk may turn grainy (curdled) when cooked. It will still be safe to eat, but not very appealing to look at.
Using coconut milk from a carton? Skip the heating step, and increase the rice by 2 tbsp.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Coconut Rice {Vegan}
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)
Calories 113
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 147mg6%
Potassium 35mg1%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 2g4%
Calcium 9mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.