Coconut Rice Solomon

Name: Coconut Rice Solomon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Solomon Islander
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 in Coconut Milk

⏱ Prep Time 5 min

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 309 kcal

Rice cooked in coconut milk until fluffy and fragrant. The standard accompaniment.

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

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Did You Know?

Rice has become the primary daily carbohydrate in urban Solomon Islands, replacing taro and sweet potato.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Garnishing

coconut

Accompaniments

fish

The Story Behind Coconut Rice Solomon

Rice was introduced to the Solomon Islands through trade and has become a dietary staple, especially in urban areas. Cooking it in coconut milk connects the imported grain to local food traditions.

Coconut rice pairs naturally with fish and green vegetables.

This simple preparation is made daily across the islands.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed daily 📜 Origins: 20th century

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