Dinner for 3
Coconut Rice (6 servings)
Long-grain rice cooks in coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt until tender and lightly sweet.
$4.04for 4 servings
$1.01 per serving$4.04 for 4
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This is usually served as a side or part of a meal, so the price per serving is low for a full dinner.
Photo: themodernproper.com
- 23 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.96Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.03 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperSugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
Steps
- Combine the coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the rice and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice rest covered for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Swaps
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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