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A white bowl filled with fluffy white rice, with a few pieces of lemon zest and shredded coconut sprinkled on top. The bowl is sitting on a white wooden table, with a gray napkin and a palm leaf in the background.

5 Ingredient Lemon Coconut Rice in the Rice Cooker

Traci Wennerholm
Discover the easiest way to make creamy, flavorful coconut rice! Our simple recipe uses your rice cooker for perfect results every time. With just a few ingredients, you'll have a delicious side dish ready in minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

  • rice cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup jasmine or white rice
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • ½ cup shredded coconut
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the rice under cold water in a strainer until the water runs clear.
  • In your rice cooker, combine the rice, water, lemon zest and shredded coconut. Stir to combine.
  • Cook rice according to rice cooker directions. (Approximately 15-20 minutes). cook until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork prior to serving.

Notes

See notes in post for directions on storing and freezing rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 36mgPotassium: 91mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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