Coconut Milk Rice (2-Ingredient Rice Cooker Recipe) - Unsophisticook (2024)

FAQs

Can I use coconut milk instead of water in my rice cooker? ›

It only makes sense that we would make this slightly sticky and not-too-sweet coconut rice in a rice cooker. After all… rice is sort of our thing! And all you need to do is substitute a bit of unsweetened coconut milk for some of the water you'd normally use when cooking rice (check the recipe for exact measurements).

The main culprit for mushy, gluey, clumpy rice is not rinsing it before you start cooking. Removing the excess starch is a game-changer! Rinse the rice through a fine mesh strainer until the water runs nearly clear. I like to stir the rice a few times under the water to get a good, even rinse.

Our general rec for long-grain white rice is a ratio of 1:1 so for 2 cups of rice, add 2 cups of water. Following our ratio for brown rice (1:2 1/4), you would start with 2 cups of brown rice then add 4 ½ cups of water.

Add coconut flour.

Coconut flour is ground coconut meat and is usually the byproduct of coconut milk production. Put some coconut milk into a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine coconut flour with a cup of coconut milk to make a slurry. Then add the coconut slurry into the coconut milk.

Creamy ingredients (whether they're dairy or non-dairy) can split in a slow cooker. Avoid adding milk, cream, yoghurt, coconut cream or coconut milk at the beginning of cooking as it can end up curdled and grainy. For the best results, stir through at the end of the cooking time and warm through gently without boiling.

Replacing half of the water with coconut milk makes the rice slightly sticky, richer, and much more flavorful. Make sure you are using canned coconut milk—coconut milk sold in cartons tends to be relatively watered down, lacking both the fat, fragrance, and natural sweetness we're looking for.

Two Key Factors for Perfect Rice-Cooker Rice

First, rinse your rice under running water before transferring it to the rice cooker; this washes away excess starch and helps make the rice less sticky. Second, let the rice rest after cooking for at least 10 minutes with the lid on before serving.

Even a rice cooker can make the rice soggy and wet if you've added too much water or haven't washed the rice before cooking. To fix mushy rice from a rice cooker, pour out the excess water and turn the unit back on to a low-power setting. This will help the moisture evaporate.

If the pot or sensor is dirty, it prevents accurate temperature readings and will prevent the rice cooker from fully completing the cook cycle. If the pot or heater plate are dirty, it can prevent heat from transferring to the pot, prolonging the cook cycle and causing product inconsistency.

One of our favorite ways to flavor rice because it pairs with just about anything. Add rice and water to your rice cooker and top with 1-2 tomatoes. If you want more flavor, add some chopped garlic and a pinch of salt. Press start and wait until your rice is cooked.

How do you make rice fluffy instead of sticky? ›

After cooking for the recommended period of time, if the rice is still hard or chewy, add a little bit of water to create more steam (for every cup of uncooked rice used, add about 2 tablespoons of water).

For this easy rice cooker rice pudding recipe, just add your rinsed rice and milk to the inner pot. When you select the Porridge setting for 70 minutes, your rice cooker will create the perfect rice pudding consistency without you having to keep an eye on anything.

To make rice with milk, you'll need 4 cups of milk, 3 cups of rice, and 1 cup of sugar. Start by mixing the ingredients in a pot. You can also add ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon to flavor the rice. Cook the mixture for 7 minutes over medium heat.

Culinary substitutes

Coconut Water: Coconut water is not often used as a direct substitute for coconut milk in recipes due to its different texture and flavor. Coconut Milk: Coconut milk is frequently used as a dairy milk substitute in recipes to provide creaminess and a coconut flavor.