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Instant Pot Basmati Rice With Coconut Milk

This foolproof and fluffy coconut rice recipe is simple to make, thanks to a pressure cooker. Just rinse, stir, cook, and your fragrant basmati rice will be ready to enjoy in a snap!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time27 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: instant pot, pressure cooker, white rice
Servings: 6
Calories: 382kcal
Author: Chelsea Jackle, RDN

Equipment

  • 1 pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 can unsweetened coconut milk 13.66 oz can
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 lime for garnish
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Rinse your rice, agitate it with your hand, and repeat 2-3 times until the water runs mostly clear. (You can do this in a rise rinsing strainer, a fine mesh strainer, or by placing the rice in a bowl of water and carefully draining it after with each rinse.)
  • Add rice, coconut milk, water, and salt to the instant pot. Close the sealing valve. Select 'Rice' and set the timer for 12 minutes. The pressure cooker will take 5-10 minutes to come to pressure and begin counting down.
  • After the 12 minutes are up, let the pressure cooker "natural release" (i.e. leave it alone and don't touch it) for 5 minutes. Then, do a "quick release" of the sealing valve.
  • Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a wooden spoon. Then, add a generous squeeze of lime and sprinkle with cilantro to garnish before serving.

Notes

  • Please note that nutrition facts are an estimate and can vary widely based on amounts and specific types used. 

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg