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Coconut Rice

Name: Coconut Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Panamanian
Ingredients: 500 g Long-grain rice; 800 ml Coconut milk (full-fat); 400 ml Water; 2 tbsp Sugar; 80 g Raisins (optional); 1.5 tsp Salt

Coconut Rice is a classic Panamanian side that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Long-grain rice, Coconut milk (full-fat) and Raisins (optional), the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Panamanian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Air Fryer Egg Rolls.

Difficulty: mediumPrep: 15 minCook: 45 minServes 6

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Ingredients

Long-grain rice500 g
Coconut milk (full-fat)800 ml
Water400 ml
Sugar2 tbsp
Raisins (optional)80 g
Salt1.5 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

7 steps

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Step 1

Pour the coconut milk into a heavy pot and cook it over medium heat, stirring.

Step 2

Keep cooking until the milk separates into oil and brown solids.

Step 3

The moment the solids turn deep brown, add the water at once to stop the caramelisation.

Step 4♨️ Boil

Add the sugar, salt and raisins and bring it to the boil.

Step 5

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and add it to the pot in an even layer.

Step 6

Cook uncovered over medium heat until the liquid falls to the level of the rice.

Step 7

Cover it, drop the heat to its lowest and hold it twenty minutes without opening it once.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Coconut Rice carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, long-grain rice can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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