Instant Pot Coconut Rice

low angle shot of coconut rice garnished with crispy fried shallots and sliced red chile peppers

4.86 from 14 votes

Instant Pot Coconut Rice is my new favorite side dish! It's like regular rice, only better! Creamy coconut milk adds flavor and richness. Add a touch of sugar, which is optional, to take it over the top.

Course Side Dish Recipes

Cuisine Asian

Keyword coconut rice, instant pot rice

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 10

Additional Time 10

Total Time 23

Servings servings

Calories 165kcal

Author Robin Donovan

Ingredients

1 ½ cups jasmine rice
¾ cup coconut milk
¾ cup water
1 teaspoon sugar optional
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Place a steamer rack in the bottom of the Instant Pot and add 1 ½ cups of water to the pot.
Rinse the rice, drain it, and put it in a metal bowl that will fit inside the Instant Pot on top of the rack.
Add the coconut milk, ¾ cup water, sugar, if using, and salt and stir to mix.
Place the bowl in the Instant Pot on top of the rack. Put the lid on the pot and turn the valve to the sealing position.
Pressure cook for 10 minutes, then quick release the pressure and remove the lid. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

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