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Savory Ginger Garlic Coconut Rice
This savory coconut rice is tender, fluffy, and delicious. Mild coconut flavor with hints of ginger and garlic, it makes a perfect side dish to any main entree, especially a rich curry! When you're wanting something beyond usual plain rice, this is a delicious option worth trying!

- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice ((use a regular 1-cup measure, not the cup that comes with your rice cooker))
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 4-5 slices ginger
- 3-4 cloves garlic, (sliced thin)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tablespoon wild rice ((optional))
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
- Furikake
Instructions
- 1
Place the rice in a colander and rinse under cool water until the water mostly runs clear. If using wild rice, rinse it with the long-grain rice.
- 2
Rice Cooker:
- 3
Stovetop:
- 4
To serve:
- 5
Optional garnishes: