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Coconut Brown Rice Instant Pot

Meghna
Coconut Brown Rice Instant Pot Recipe makes the best fluffy coconut milk brown rice in a jiffy. This subtly flavored brown rice is a delicious whole food plant based side dish that's vegan, dairy free & wholesome. You can make it with only two ingredients!
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Prep Time 5 d
Cook Time 20 d
Total Time 25 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese, Japanese, Thai
Servings 3 people
Calories 351 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 6 quart instant pot

Recipe Video

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice - **brown basmati rice rinsed well.
  • 200 ml coconut milk - **we used full fat coconut milk. Warm coconut milk. Read NOTES below for details.
  • ½ cup water - **warm or hot.

Instructions
 

Rinse brown rice

  • Rinse the brown basmati rice very well under running tap water until the water runs clear. Strain the rice with the help of a metal colander or a metal strainer.
    rinsed brown basmati rice in instant pot

Pressure cook

  • Transfer the rinsed brown basmati rice into the metal insert of the instant pot. Add the warm coconut milk and the warm water into the steel insert of the instant pot. Give everything a very good stir.
    pouring coconut milk on top of rinsed brown rice in instant pot
  • Secure the lid of the instant pot, seal the valve and pressure cook on HIGH for just 20 mins. Once, the cooking cycle is over the instant pot will begin to beep. Wait for 10 mins natural pressure release, than release the rest of the pressure manually by moving the valve from the SEALING to the VENTING position. Once, the floating metal pin on top of the lid drops open the lid carefully. You'll the coconut milk fat settling on top of the cooked rice. Don't worry, once you fluff and mix the rice well the coconut milk fat will blend in with the rice. Now, fluff the cooked brown coconut rice with the help of a fork. Serve immediately or transfer in a container for later use. Enjoy!
    fluffy coconut brown basmati rice in a steel ladle

Notes

  • Coconut milk: The coconut milk always tends to separate and the milk fat always settles at the bottom of the can leaving behind the liquid on top. For a lump free smooth coconut milk here's a handy tip: - Transfer the coconut milk from the can into a microwave safe bowl. Heat the in the microwave oven for 30 secs to 60 secs. You'll have a smooth lump free coconut milk at the end. Use this in this recipe.
  • Less calorie: Use lite or fat free coconut milk instead of the full fat coconut milk. As a result you'll have a less creamy version of the instant pot coconut brown rice.
  • Brown rice: You can use either brown basmati or brown Jasmine rice in this recipe.
 
Calorific details are provided by a third party application & are to be used as indicative figures only. If you are on a specific diet please do use your own nutritional calculator.
 
 
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Brown Rice Instant Pot
Amount per Serving
Calories
351
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
12
g
75
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
13
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
211
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
51
g
17
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
30
mg
3
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg
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