Coconut Rice Palau

Name: Coconut Rice Palau
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Palauan
Ingredients: 2 cups rice; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tbsp butter; 1 pandan leaf; 1 tsp sugar; 1/4 cup grated coconut

Coconut Rice (KOH-koh-nut rice)

Rice Cooked in Coconut Milk

⏱ Prep Time 5 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 309 kcal

Fluffy rice cooked in coconut milk with salt and a touch of sugar. The daily Palauan staple.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 5.0g

Carbs 52.0g

Fat 9.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

pot

Presentation Guide

Vessel: bowl

Garnishes: grated coconut

Accompaniments: fish

Ingredients

2 cups rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp butter
1 pandan leaf
1 tsp sugar
1/4 cup grated coconut

Instructions

1
Rinse rice until clear.
2
Combine with coconut milk, water, salt, sugar.
3
Add pandan leaf.
4
Bring to boil, reduce to low.
5
Cover and cook 18 minutes.
6
Remove pandan, fluff with butter.

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Did You Know?

Rice became the primary carbohydrate in Palau during the Japanese colonial period.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Garnishing

grated coconut

Accompaniments

fish

The Story Behind Coconut Rice Palau

Rice was introduced to Palau during the Japanese administration (1914-1944) and quickly became a dietary staple. Cooking it in coconut milk was a natural Palauan adaptation.

The combination of imported rice with local coconut represents the blending of cultures that defines modern Palauan cuisine.

Coconut rice is served at every meal across Palau.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed daily 📜 Origins: Early 20th century

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