Thai Coconut Rice Recipe

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Thai Coconut Rice
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Directions:

  1. Cut coconut in half and reserve coconut water.
  2. Separate the coconut meat from the shell and use a vegetable peeler or pairing knife to cut away the thin brown skin.
  3. Grate the coconut on the coarse side of a grater.
  4. In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  5. Add grated coconut, turn off heat and let sit for 15 minutes.
  6. Strain off solids, and use the back of a spoon to press out any remaining moisture from the solids. Discard the solids and return the resulting coconut milk to the original pot.
  7. Add the reserved coconut water to the coconut milk and bring to a boil.
  8. Add rice, ginger, lime leaves and lemongrass.
  9. Cover and cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until rice is fluffy.
  10. Discard ginger, lime leaves and lemongrass, and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 186.42 Kcal (781 kJ)
Calories from fat 101.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.32g 17%
Sodium 6.66mg 0%
Potassium 133.1mg 3%
Total Carbs 20.8g 7%
Sugars 1.99g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.38g 14%
Protein 2.18g 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Iron 16.4mg 91%
Calcium 4.7mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 255.77 Kcal (1071 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.53g 17%
Sodium 9.14mg 0%
Potassium 182.62mg 3%
Total Carbs 28.54g 7%
Sugars 2.73g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4.64g 14%
Protein 2.99g 4%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Iron 22.6mg 91%
Calcium 6.4mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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