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Coconut Rice with Crispy Ginger and Garlic

Coconut Rice with Crispy Ginger and Garlic for Flavor Lovers

A delightful Coconut Rice with Crispy Ginger and Garlic that captures tropical flavors, perfect for complementing various dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dishes
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-grain Rice Rinsed until water runs clear
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat recommended
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 spoon Better than Bouillon (Chicken flavor) Optional
For the Topping
  • 1 piece Fresh Ginger Slice thinly
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic Slice thinly
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 handful Cilantro Chopped

Equipment

  • pot
  • Skillet
  • Sieve
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and Better than Bouillon in a medium pot.
  3. Cook over medium-high heat until boiling, then reduce to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Thinly slice the ginger and garlic for frying.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet, fry ginger until golden (2-3 minutes), add garlic and fry until crispy (1-2 minutes).
  6. Fluff the rice, fold in green onions and cilantro.
  7. Serve the rice topped with crispy ginger and garlic.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container; refrigerate for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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