Name: Instant Pot Coconut Rice
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 1 cup coconut milk (full fat); 1/4 cup water or chicken stock; 1/2 lime (juiced); parsley or cilantro (to garnish)

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This easy Instant Pot Coconut Rice is the perfect side dish! Make it in under 16 minutes with only a couple simple ingredients!

What is Coconut Rice?

I’m one of those crazy people who keep buying up all the cans of coconut milk at the grocery store. There’s literally 5 cans in my pantry right now! One of my favourite recipes that I love making with it is this Instant Pot Coconut Thai Curry Chicken Meal Prep but a weekly staple recipe that uses one of my many cans of coconut milk is coconut rice.

Coconut Rice is pretty much rice prepared by cooking it with coconut milk or with coconut flakes. I personally prefer coconut milk over coconut flakes. Today, I’ll be sharing the coconut milk method cooked with an Instant Pot.

What You’ll Need To Make Coconut Rice in the Instant Pot

basmati rice (do not use instant rice)
coconut milk, full fat
water or chicken stock
lime juice
Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 6qt

How to Make Coconut Rice in the Instant Pot

Rinse and drain rice in cold water.
In an Instant Pot, add in and mix the rice, coconut milk, water/stock, and lime juice.
Close and seal the lid, press manual and set the Instant Pot for 6 minutes. Once done, let it Natural Pressure Release for 8 minutes before Quick Releasing.
Fluff the Instant Pot Coconut Rice and serve.

Ideas of What To Serve with Coconut Rice

How To Freeze Instant Pot Coconut Rice

Once the rice has cooled, freeze it in glass meal prep containers or in silicone freezer bags.
Store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
To reheat, transfer the frozen rice to a microwave safe container and microwave until it’s heated through.
Stir the rice a couple times in the middle of reheating.
You may want to add a tablespoon or two of water into the container and cover the container with a damp paper towel to help keep the rice from drying out.

Notes on Making This Coconut Rice in the Instant Pot

This coconut rice recipe has only been tested in a 6qt. A larger or smaller IP may need adjustments in the liquid ratio.
I recommend only using full fat coconut milk.