Instant Pot Coconut Lime Rice

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Instant Pot Coconut Lime Rice

This vibrant Instant Pot Coconut Lime Rice is the perfect easy side dish for any meal, yielding 6 cups of fluffy, fragrant rice in minutes. By pressure cooking Basmati rice with coconut milk, chicken broth, and fresh lime zest, you achieve a beautifully creamy texture and bright, tropical flavor. The simple recipe cooks in just 6 minutes on high pressure followed by a 10-minute natural release, making it a stress-free addition to your dinner routine.

Course Rice

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 474kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

3 cups basamati rice or other desired type of rice
13.5 oz can coconut milk (I used full fat)
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
1 Tbsp sugar
1 lime zested **see note

Instructions

Rinse the 3 cups of rice with water until the water is clear, not milky. Drain the rice as best you can.
Add rice to the Instant Pot along with the coconut milk, chicken broth, lime zest, and sugar. Stir together to combine.
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal. Cook on high for 6 minutes. Then allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. Then release any remaining pressure manually. Fluff rice with a fork and serve. Makes 6 cups of cooked rice.

Notes

Omit lime zest if just coconut rice is desired.

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