19 coconut rice recipes

Milk Rice is a traditional specialty food item of Sri Lanka made for special occasions. Some Sri Lankans believe it is a lucky food. It is simple to make and very tasty.

Coconut rice noodles with golden-fried tofu, bean sprouts, red chiles, and fresh coriander in a creamy coconut-soy broth. Vegan and Thai-inspired.

A scrumptious rice dish made with coconut milk, vegetable stock and a pinch of turmeric.

A simple but tasty rice dish that's made with coconut milk.

Thai coconut rice made with jasmine rice simmered in coconut milk and coconut cream with a touch of sugar and salt. Fragrant, slightly sweet, and rich, the classic side dish for Thai curries.

Rich, tasty and delicious Indian rice that goes well all the Indian dishes or normal dishes.

Maple coconut rice pudding baked with skim milk, cinnamon, eggs, and shredded coconut for a creamy, custard-style dessert. A lighter take on rice pudding sweetened with real maple syrup.

Thai rice balls in sweet coconut milk made with rice flour and arrowroot, boiled then simmered in warm coconut sauce. A naturally gluten-free Southeast Asian dessert served hot.

Jamaican rice and peas simmered in creamy coconut milk with red kidney beans, garlic, thyme, and scallion. A fragrant one-pot Caribbean side where the 'peas' are actually beans, vegan and naturally gluten-free.

Black rice, also known as forbidden rice, derives its name from when it was first cultivated for the sole consumption by the emperor in China. It is still cultivated in small quantities, and is not as popular as brown or white rice. However, studies have shown that the bran hull of black rice contains significantly more vitamin E than that of brown rice and more anthocyanin antioxidants than blueberries! It has a rich, nutty flavor and pairs beautifully in sweet dishes, such as this one where it is combined with coconut.

Fragrant coconut and spice rice cooked in coconut milk with lemongrass, curry leaves, cardamom, cumin, and turmeric. A golden, aromatic South Asian side with toasted peanuts.

Coconut and linseed rice flour pancakes that are both gluten-free and dairy-free, with shredded coconut and flax meal folded into a rice flour batter. Light, wholesome pancakes for special diets.

Burmese-style coconut rice with grated coconut, cinnamon, turmeric, curry powder, cloves, and bay leaves stirred into cooked rice. A fragrant, warmly spiced side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Fish and shrimp in sweet and sour sauce with pineapple, ginger, and soy, served over homemade coconut rice. A complete seafood dinner with bright Asian-inspired flavors.

Authentic Jamaican rice and peas made with fresh coconut milk from scratch. Red beans simmer in homemade coconut milk with thyme, allspice, and scallions for traditional island flavor.

Spiced Indian Coconut Rice Pilaf with Ghee and Cashews recipe