Name: Brown Basmati Instant Pot Coconut Rice
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cups brown basmati rice; 1 400 ml can lite coconut milk; 1 cup water; 1/2 tsp sea salt

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Ever wonder how to get that perfect, restaurant quality fluffy coconut rice? This recipe makes perfect brown basmati rice, every single time! Pair this simple side dish with a Sweet Potato Bean Burger or some Lentil Veggie Nuggets to complete your meal.

Brown basmati rice in the Instant Pot comes out better than stove top, or even in your rice cooker.

The coconut milk adds just the right amount of coconut flavour, without overpowering your dish at all.

I like using light coconut milk to keep the fat and calorie content lower, but if you want an even more coconutty flavour and richness, opt for the full fat version.

My favourite part about this dish?

There’s absolutely no babysitting required. No checking, no stirring, no anything at all! I love making dishes in my Instant Pot, it really takes the guesswork out of cooking.

Bonus! It pairs well with virtually anything.

My current favourite dish to make in the Instant Pot right now is Mushroom Risotto. No more constant stirring, or adding your broth in small increments at a time. Trust me, try this recipe and you’ll never make risotto the long way again. 😉

How to make Instant Pot coconut rice

Add your ingredients to the pot.

Give it a good stir and then close the lid. Make sure the valve is in the sealing position, set your timer for 22 minutes at high pressure, and let your appliance do the rest!

Make sure to stir your rice very well after adding the liquids to your pot. You don’t want any grains of rice above the liquids or those pieces won’t cook well.

Once cooked let your pot naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes before releasing the steam valve.

When safe to do so, remove the lid and fluff your rice with a fork. Then serve and enjoy!

Am I the only one who’s been messing up rice for years? It’s easy to either under cook or over cook. Both of which are no bueno.

But if you follow these measurements exactly, this recipe works every time! The result is restaurant quality, coconut rice. I’ve tried and tested this one several times, and the result is perfect, EVERY, SINGLE time!

What to serve with coconut rice

Expert Tips / Variations

Rinse your rice well before cooking to remove the starch and prevent the rice from sticking and clumping together.

Shake your can of coconut milk before opening and pouring into your pot. The water and coconut content will separate when sitting, so give it a good shake.

I like LITE coconut milk to keep the fat and calorie content lower, but use full fat for more coconut flavour and richness.

Make sure to stir your rice very well after adding the liquids to your pot. You don’t want any grains of rice above the liquids or those pieces won’t cook well.

For added flavour, sauté 1/3 cup of finely chopped onion before adding the remaining ingredients and pressure cooking. Once cooked, you may also squeeze some fresh lemon or lime juice over your rice and mix well before serving.

My special touch: add a few crushed coconut smiles on top to really amplify the “coconutty-ness” 🙂

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Rosa