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.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 474kcal
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
- zest from 1 lime **see note
Instructions
- Rice the 3 cups of rice with water under water is clear and not milky. Drain rice the 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 pressue release for 10 minutes. Then release any remaining pressure manually. Fluff rice with a for and serve. Makes 6 cups of cooked rice.
Notes
Omit lime zest if just coconut rice is desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 195mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg