Coconut Rice Tonga

Name: Coconut Rice Tonga
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tongan
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

Fluffy rice cooked in coconut milk. The everyday accompaniment to Tongan meals.

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
Fluff with butter.

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Did You Know?

Rice is now more commonly eaten than taro in urban Tonga, a significant dietary shift.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Garnishing

coconut

Accompaniments

fish

The Story Behind Coconut Rice Tonga

Rice was introduced to Tonga through trade and quickly became a daily carbohydrate. Cooking in coconut milk connects the imported grain to Tongan food traditions.

Coconut rice is the foundation on which most Tongan meals are built.

This simple preparation is made multiple times daily across the kingdom.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed daily 📜 Origins: 20th century

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