Thai Saffron Coconut Rice Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

If you like saffron rice and/or coconut rice, try this delicious thai saffron-coconut rice recipe Instead of choosing between saffron rice and coconut rice, i've combined the two into one recipe. The result is a beautifully golden rice that tastes wonderful and is great to serve company or take to a dinner party or potluck. It makes the perfect companion to any main you might be serving, from asian specialties to traditional or gourmet western fare. And it's easy to make, too-you don't need a rice cooker. Just combine everything together in a pot and you'll have beautiful saffron coconut rice in just 20 minutes

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Ingredients for Thai Saffron Coconut Rice Recipe

  • 1/2 cup White thai jasmine rice
  • 1/2 cup Good quality coconut milk
  • 0.44 cup Good tasting chicken or vegetable stock
  • 0.63 tablespoon Dry shredded coconut, unsweetened
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 Clove Garlic, Minced
  • 1/4 tablespoon Fish sauce, or soy sauce if vegetarian
  • 1/4 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.06-0.13 teaspoon Dried crushed chili
Nutrition
value
886
calories per serving
46 g Fat24 g Protein93 g Carbs13 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    46g
  • Protein
    24g
  • Carbs
    93g
  • Fiber
    13g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    93g
  • Protein
    24g
  • Fiber
    13g

Fats

  • Fat
    46g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    62mg
  • Iron
    7mg
  • Vitamin A
    5mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    6mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    52mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    11mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    134mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    369mg
  • Selenium
    13mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats