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Easy Baked Coconut Lime Rice (Lightly Sweet & Fluffy)

(mydeliciousmeals.com)Alena Tarasevich

Tired of plain old rice side dishes? This Easy Baked Coconut Lime Rice recipe is my favorite coconut rice recipe, offering a fluffy, lightly sweet, and delicious side dish with a mild coconut flavor.

It’s such a great alternative to plain white rice, adding a subtle yet delicious twist that makes it the perfect accompaniment to almost any main dish, especially Asian-inspired meals. Baking ensures perfectly fluffy rice every time.

This easy coconut rice makes the perfect side dish for weeknight dinners. Don't miss out on trying this easy coconut lime rice recipe - it's sure to become a new family favorite!

Ingredients

2 cups rice (white)
1 can coconut milk (unsweetened, full-fat, 14 oz / 400 ml per can)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon lime juice (+ lime zest for garnish)

Yield:

servings

Prep time:

5 minutes

Cook time:

50 minutes

Total time:

55 minutes

Yield: 6 servings | Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 50 minutes | Total time: 55 minutes

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Notes

To store leftovers, allow the rice to cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days while maintaining its delicious texture. The easiest way to reheat is to simply warm it on the stove top with a splash of water.

Cooking time may slightly vary depending on your oven and the type of rice used. Be sure to check for doneness and adjust accordingly to get perfect rice.

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 380°F (190°C).
2. Rinse white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Use a mesh strainer for best results.
3. In a saucepan, combine full fat coconut milk, water, maple syrup, and sea salt. Heat the mixture until it is just about to boil, then remove from heat.
Mixture of coconut milk, water, maple syrup and salt in a pot on stovetop.

Mixture of coconut milk, water, maple syrup and salt in a pot on stovetop.

4. Transfer the rinsed rice to a baking dish (an 8-inch square glass dish works well). Pour the heated coconut milk mixture over the rice.
Pouring coconut milk mixture to the rice on the left and rice covered with coconut milk mixture in a baking dish on the right.

Pouring coconut milk mixture to the rice on the left and rice covered with coconut milk mixture in a baking dish on the right.

5. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
Rice in a baking dish covered with foil.

6. After 45 minutes, remove the foil. The cooking rice should be tender and most of the liquid absorbed. Add fresh lime juice, and stir. Turn off the oven and leave the rice, still covered, in the hot oven for an additional 10-15 minutes to complete the cooking process. Garnish cooked rice with lime zest before serving. Enjoy!
Baked lime rice in a glass dish with a half of lime and zester on the background.

Baked lime rice in a glass dish with a half of lime and zester on the background.

Recipe Video

Shop products and ingredients I recommend for this recipe:

White Rice

Maple Syrup

Lime

Canned Coconut Milk

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