Instant Pot Coconut Brown Rice
This Instant Pot recipe combines the flavors of coconut, green onions, and cilantro to make a super easy pressure cooker rice side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups brown basmati rice, well rinsed*
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- 5 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add the rice to the Instant Pot and then add 1 cup of water. Shake the coconut milk and measure 1 cup; add it to the Instant Pot along with the salt and stir to blend.1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice | 1 cup water | 1 cup coconut milk | 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- Pressure Cook: Secure the lid in place and ensure the vent is in the sealing position. Some pots are automatic. Select the pressure cook (or manual) setting, high pressure, and set the cooking time to 22 minutes. It will take approximately 10 minutes to reach high pressure. When the time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes. Carefully release the remaining pressure.
- Finish the Dish: Fluff the rice and stir in 4 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro and the finely chopped green onions.4 tbsp chopped cilantro | 2 green onions
- Serve: Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped cilantro.1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Notes
*Rinsing the rice removes excess starch and debris, ensuring a fluffy texture. Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water for about 3 to 5 minutes, gently agitating it with your hand until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 296mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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