Vegetable Coconut Rice
Long-grain rice, mixed diced vegetables and seasoning bouillon cube come together in this vegetarian — 60 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (3)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Rinse the rice in several changes of cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
- Heat the coconut oil in a heavy pot over medium heat and saute the diced onion until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then add the diced vegetables and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the drained rice and stir for a minute to coat the grains, then pour in the coconut milk and water and crumble in the seasoning bouillon cube along with the black pepper and salt to taste.
- Bring to a gentle boil, stir once, then reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer undisturbed for 18 to 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove from the heat and let the rice steam, still covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and adjust the seasoning before serving.
You'll use: Large pot · Saucepan · Steamer
Ingredient substitutions
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
Tips & common questions
How long does Vegetable Coconut Rice take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of milk?
Try any unsweetened plant milk. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Vegetable Coconut Rice vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Vegetable Coconut Rice is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Vegan Caribbean Vegetables with Coconut Rice and Plantains (11958034645).jpg by tomatoes and friends, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.