Coconut Turmeric Rice

4.77 from 13 votes

This rice is going to be your new go-to rice! It's flavorful, easy, and good for you, too!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: dinner

Cuisine: asian

Keyword: coconut rice, easy coconut rice, healthy rice, jasmine rice recipes, spicy coconut rice, turmeric rice

Servings: servings

Rinse rice until the water runs clear, set aside.
2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
In a medium pot or dutch oven on medium heat add coconut oil, jalapeño, pepper, turmeric, and shallot.
1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 jalapeño, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 small diced shallot
Sauté for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
Add rice, salt, coconut milk, lime zest and water. Stir together and increase the medium-high heat.
1 teaspoon salt, 13.5 ounces canned light coconut milk, 2 teaspoons lime zest, 2 cup water
Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and cook for 14-16 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and stir in arugula and cilantro.
2 cups arugula, 1/3 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro

Feel free to substitute the light coconut milk with full fat for a richer rice!