Mango Coconut Rice
A delightful tropical dish featuring velvety coconut-infused jasmine rice paired with sweet mango.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 ripe mango (diced)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, and water in a medium saucepan. Add a pinch of salt and stir gently.
- Bring the saucepan to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer by reducing heat to low, cover, and let cook for about 15 minutes.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork and let it sit covered for another 5 minutes.
- Add the diced mango and fold gently into the rice.
- Serve warm in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, a sprinkle of lime zest can be included. Adjust water according to preference for softer or firmer rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mango, Coconut, Rice, Tropical, Vegan, Easy Recipes