Coconut Rice Tuvalu

Name: Coconut Rice Tuvalu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tuvaluan
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 daily Tuvaluan 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
Fluff with butter.

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Did You Know?

Rice is imported to Tuvalu and cooking it in local coconut milk bridges old and new food ways.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

Garnishing

coconut

Accompaniments

fish

The Story Behind Coconut Rice Tuvalu

Rice is not grown on Tuvalu but has become a dietary staple through imports. Cooking it in coconut milk is a natural adaptation that connects the imported grain to Tuvaluan food traditions.

Coconut rice accompanies every meal.

This preparation is the foundation of daily Tuvaluan eating.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed daily 📜 Origins: 20th century

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