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Coconut Basmati Rice

Twin Tails

BY Kate Bittman

PUBLISHED July 17, 2026

I haven't been able to stop thinking about this coconut rice since I had it at Twin Tails in New York. Turns out it’s also very simple to make. It’s sweet (but not cloying) and will be very good with any simply grilled or roasted protein or veg.

 

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Coconut Basmati Rice

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 oz unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Instructions

In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine rice, coconut milk, salt and sugar. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and let coconut milk reduce. When most of the milk is absorbed into the rice, add butter and stir in until completely incorporated. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with toasted coconut.

– Recipe courtesy Twin Tails

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