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Instant Pot Coconut Lime Rice is a delicious and simple side dish worthy of busy weeknights and dinner party guests. Full of tropical flavors and done in minutes.
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Instant Pot Coconut Lime Rice

Instant Pot Coconut Lime Rice is a delicious and simple side dish worthy of busy weeknights and dinner party guests. Full of tropical flavors and done in minutes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword coconut lime rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 8 servingss
Author Meghan Payne-Hensley

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

For the Instant Pot:

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 13.5 oz. can full fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

For the Stove Top:

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 13.5 oz. can full fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. water
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

  • For the Instant Pot: combine everything but the lime zest and coconut flakes in the instant pot. Set on manual for 4 minutes. Meanwhile, toast the coconut. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add coconut and cook, stirring often, until it turns golden brown. Watch carefully as it can burn quickly. Once rice is done, allow the steam to release naturally for 5 minutes then switch the valve to release the remaining pressure. Stir in the lime zest. Top with toasted coconut.
  • For the Stove Top: combine coconut milk, water, salt and lime juice in a large saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Stir in rice and reduce to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add coconut and cook, stirring often, until golden. Watch closely as it can burn quickly. Remove rice from heat and stir in lime zest. Top with toasted coconut.