Cilantro Lime Coconut Rice

Cilantro Lime Coconut Rice is flavorful and easy to make! Cooked coconut rice is tossed with cilantro, lime zest and juice for a flavorful and tropical spin on traditional cilantro lime rice. This recipe yields about 4 cups and will serve 8 (1/2-cup) servings.

Love cilantro lime rice? Imagine a coconut version!

I’m a cilantro lime rice girly, however, I also love coconut rice. So why not combine the two?! Jasmine rice cooks with coconut milk until tender and fluffy, then tossed it with a little coconut oil, some fresh, finely chopped cilantro, lime zest and lime juice. Did I mention it’s made in a rice cooker? It is! If I’m making rice, 9 times out of 10 it’s in a rice cooker. Truthfully, it’s one of my favorite appliances. There’s only a handful of rice recipe I make in a saucepan; rice pilaf, turmeric rice and saffron rice – because the rice cooker is so much easier.

I went ahead and linked my newest rice cooker in the printable recipe at the bottom of this post.

To Make Cilantro Lime Coconut Rice You Will Need:

• white rice – I like to use jasmine rice.
• kosher salt – Enhances the flavors in this dish.
• coconut milk – Lends flavor and creates a fluffier, more moist rice.
• water – I use coconut water, but tap water is fine too.
• cilantro – Lends a pop of brightened distinct herbaceous freshness.
• lime – Adds bright citrusy flavor. You’ll need both the zest and juice.
• coconut oil – Adds subtle coconut flavor while helping keep the rice from becoming sticky.

Most rice cookers come with their own specific measuring cup. With that said, using the measuring cup that comes with your rice cooker, measure and add 2 “cups” rice to a mesh strainer. Rinse with cool water, shaking and stirring the rice a little, until the water runs clear.

Transfer the rice to your rice cooker and add 1 teaspoon kosher salt.

Pour in 1 (14 ounce) can of full-fat coconut milk.

Next, pour in 3/4 cup water. If you have coconut water, use that.

Stir these ingredients together before closing the lid and

Then, like your slow cooker, set it and forget it. Well, for at least 40 minutes or so.

Once cooked, the rice should be fluffy and smell incredible.

Transfer the cooked coconut rice to large mixing bowl and add in 1/2 a bunch (if it’s a large bunch) cilantro that is finely chopped (remove and discard the thick stems), the zest of 1 lime, juice of 1/2 the lime and 2 teaspoons coconut oil.

Stir well to combine.

Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately!

So flavorful and light! I hope you love this as much as I do!

What To with Serve Cilantro Lime Coconut Rice:

Below is a list of some flavorful main dishes to serve alongside this incredible rice.

• Baja Citrus Salmon with Strawberry Mango Salsa
• Cilantro Lime Chicken
• Glazed Hot Honey Shrimp
• Grilled Garlic Cilantro Lime Shrimp
• Grilled Hawaiian Chicken Kebabs
• Grilled Sesame Chicken
• Honey Glazed Salmon with Mango Salsa
• Kobocha Squash Thai Red Curry

Enjoy! And if you give this recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!