Coconut Rice Vanuatu
Coconut Rice (KOH-koh-nut rice)
Rice in Coconut Milk
Rice cooked in coconut milk until fluffy and fragrant. The standard accompaniment to everything.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Rinse rice until clear.
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2
Combine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar.
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3
Add pandan leaf.
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4
Bring to boil, reduce to low heat.
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5
Cover and cook 18 minutes.
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6
Remove pandan, stir in butter, fluff.
Did You Know?
Rice replaced traditional staples like taro and yam as the primary carbohydrate for many Ni-Vanuatu families.
Chef's Notes
The Story Behind Coconut Rice Vanuatu
Rice arrived in Vanuatu through colonial trade and has become the most common daily carbohydrate. Cooking it in coconut milk adds richness and connects imported rice to local food traditions.
The fragrant, slightly sweet coconut rice pairs perfectly with the fish and meat dishes of Ni-Vanuatu cuisine.
This simple preparation is made daily in households across the archipelago.
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