Skinnymixer’s Golden Coconut Rice features in the Sides section of the cookbook SkinnyAsia 2.
This fragrant Golden Coconut Rice is cooked with creamy coconut milk and turmeric, then finished with toasted cashews, coconut flakes and fresh coriander. It’s delicious served with Thai, Indian or Malaysian curries and perfect when you want something a little more special than plain steamed rice.
What ingredients you will need
- Chicken Stock Concentrate
- basmati rice
- coconut flakes
- raw cashews
- tin coconut milk
- fresh coriander leaves
- dried bay leaf
- turmeric powder
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What is Golden Coconut Rice?
Golden Coconut Rice is our flavour-packed take on coconut rice.
The basmati rice cooks with coconut milk, turmeric, stock and bay leaf, giving it a fragrant flavour and beautiful golden colour.
Once cooked, toasted cashews and coconut flakes can be folded through for extra flavour and texture, with fresh coriander added just before serving.
It’s a simple way to turn rice into a side dish worthy of being part of the main event.
What gives Golden Coconut Rice its colour?
The gorgeous golden colour comes from turmeric.
You only need a teaspoon to transform the rice, adding an earthy warmth as well as that signature golden colour.
Combined with coconut milk, it makes a fragrant rice that works particularly well alongside curries and other richly flavoured dishes.
What rice is best for coconut rice?
We use basmati rice for our Golden Coconut Rice.
Its long, slender grains and fragrant flavour work beautifully with coconut milk and spices. Rinsing the rice thoroughly before cooking removes excess surface starch and helps keep the finished rice fluffy rather than overly sticky.
Keep rinsing until the water runs relatively clear before cooking.
What can I serve with Golden Coconut Rice?
This rice was made for curries!
In SkinnyAsia 2, we love serving Golden Coconut Rice with:
- Thai Red Chicken Curry with Hidden Veg
- Slow Cooked Rogan Josh
- Slow Cooked Massaman Lamb Shanks
- Nyonya Chicken Curry
- Dal Makhani
It’s also a great alternative to plain steamed rice with your favourite Thai, Indian or Malaysian curries.
Can I make Golden Coconut Rice in the Thermomix?
Yes. The recipe includes both Thermomix/thermo cooker and conventional stovetop instructions.
For the Thermomix method, the rice can be cooked in the simmering basket. If you have a TM6 or TM7, you can also use Rice Cooker mode with the adjusted amount of water specified in the recipe.
When using Rice Cooker mode, don’t halve the recipe.
Can I make Golden Coconut Rice without nuts?
Absolutely.
The cashews are optional and can simply be left out for a nut-free Golden Coconut Rice.
You can also omit the coconut flakes if you prefer a simpler side dish. The coconut milk, turmeric and stock will still give the rice plenty of flavour.
Dietary variations
Golden Coconut Rice can easily be adapted to suit different dietary requirements.
Nut Free: Omit the cashews.
Low Carb/Paleo/Super Skinny: Replace the basmati rice with 400 g cauliflower rice.
Vegetarian: Use a compliant vegetable stock concentrate.
Low FODMAP: Use a compliant stock concentrate.
Halved/Doubled: When halving in the Thermomix, halve the rice only. To double the recipe, use the conventional stovetop method.
From the Testing Team
- Deb D. – Did the stovetop method as directed and it was cooked perfectly. This would be amazing cold with cranberries added as a rice salad.
- Amanda E.- Yummo!! Love the coconut and cashews!! I used TM6 rice cooker mode.
- Julie H. – A very tasty side dish
- Ebony J. – Cooked this tonight using the rice cooker mode in TM6. I enjoyed the rice, served with aloo gobi.
Some other Thermomix Rice recipes you might love:
Want to know more about SkinnyAsia 2 cookbook?
SkinnyAsia 2 is a collection of Thermomix & Conventional cooking recipes. All of our cookbooks have a strong focus on Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Egg Free, Low Carb, Paleo, Vegetarian and Low FODMAP.
Ingredients
- Chicken Stock Concentrate
- basmati rice
- coconut flakes
- raw cashews
- tin coconut milk
- fresh coriander leaves
- dried bay leaf
- turmeric powder
Instructions
- This recipe is exclusive to the SkinnyAsia 2 cookbook.
FAQs
Can I use light coconut milk?
Yes. You can use full-fat or light coconut milk depending on your preference.
Full-fat coconut milk will give you a richer coconut flavour, while light coconut milk works well if you want to keep the rice a little lighter.
Can I make Golden Coconut Rice ahead of time?
Yes, but cooked rice needs to be handled carefully. Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days as directed in the recipe.
When reheating, make sure the rice is heated thoroughly until steaming hot and only reheat it once.
Golden Coconut Rice in SkinnyAsia 2
The full Golden Coconut Rice recipe, including Thermomix, Rice Cooker mode and conventional instructions, can be found in SkinnyAsia 2.
It’s the perfect side to make when plain rice just isn’t going to cut it, especially alongside the Thai, Indian and Malaysian curries throughout the book.