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Coconut lime rice served
Fresh and exotic coconut lime rice served with coriander

Zesty Coconut and Lime Rice

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Side Dishes
This recipe is the essence of tropical flavours: the sweet richness of coconut milk and the fresh, cutting acidity of lime create a perfect contrast. The coconut milk coats the rice grains, whilst the lime 'opens up' the taste buds, making the dish both filling and refreshing. An excellent side for richer meats, as the acidity helps to counterbalance the heaviness of the meal.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 330 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Caribbean / Asian Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grater (for lime zest)
  • Citrus juicer
  • Saucepan with lid

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water until the water is clear.

Tip: Removing starch helps the rice not to clump into a block.
2 ✓

Pour the coconut milk, water and salt into a saucepan, then bring to the boil. As soon as it boils, stir in the rice, turn the heat to low, and cover.

Tip: Salt is essential to bring out the sweetness of the coconut.
3 ✓

Cook for 15 minutes under the lid, then turn off the heat, and let stand for another 10 minutes in the steam.

Tip: Do not lift the lid! The steam must stay inside to soften the rice evenly.
4 ✓

Meanwhile, toast the desiccated coconut in a dry frying pan until golden brown. Grate the lime zest, squeeze the juice.

Tip: The lime zest contains the essential oils (aroma), and the juice the acid (flavour).
5 ✓

Fluff up the rested rice with a fork. Stir in the lime juice, zest, toasted coconut and chopped coriander.

Tip: We add the lime juice at the end so its freshness remains and doesn't boil away.

Recipe FAQ

Why did it become bitter?
You probably grated in the white pith of the lime too. Always use only the green, fragrant part!
When should I add the lime juice?
Only at the very end! If you put it in the cooking water, the acid can harden the surface of the rice grains, making them harder to soften.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Jasmine rice
  • 200 ml Coconut milk
  • 200 ml Water
  • 1 pc Lime (juice and zest)
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 30 g Desiccated coconut
  • 1 bunch Fresh Coriander (or parsley)