I made this last night for dinner, My Gf has a special diet and almost everything upsets her stomach. This rice was not only delicious, but her stomach was happy too! I can't wait to more of your recipes.
Bobbi G do you have a Nasi Lemak recipe you can share? I lived in Malaysia for close to 6 years but I just never bothered to get a recipe because it was always readily available for RM2. A sambal recipe would be nice too 🙈.
I made this recipe and it is a keeper. I used long grain rice, crushed red pepper and powdered ginger, and I forgot to add the bay leaf. I made it on a glass-topped range which gave inconsistent results, a little under-done. I think that a gas range for non-stop heat would have been better, or regular black coil burner. Perhaps a rice cooker would work. Maybe add a little more salt and red pepper next time. Update: Just 10 hours later I made this again, this time for a potluck lunch. I made a double recipe using an enamel dutch oven. I used jasmine rice, crushed red chili, ginger that I minced in a mini food processor. Doubling cause no problem, it all came out tender. I think the flavor could be ramped up a bit with more salt and red pepper, maybe cayenne and garlic too. Update: I made this again with 1t pepper flakes and 1/2t cayenne. Still could be a little spicier. Not sure how to balance the heat with the flavor. Needs a tad more salt. Next time I will add 1/2c more water for a creamier texture. This is a great recipe. Added 5/20/17: I attempted to make this in a rice cooker, but it did not work. The cooker reached the target temperature too quickly because the rice mixture was too thick. Rice cookers need a watery mixture to work correctly.
These "Food Wishes" cooking videos are simply the greatest. The recipes are simple and attainable. The instructions thoroughly convey the required recipe steps, as well as, the often omitted, culinary finesse. More importantly, the student is gently guided by an expert chef that possesses excellent communication and teaching skills for training novice and experienced cooks.
Today I made a "Chef John Asian Special" meal using four Food Wishes recipes: Penang Pork Satay, Peanut Dipping Sauce, Savory Coconut Rice, and Smashed Cucumber Salad. I used half long-grain, low-starch and have short-grain, high-starch rice in the coconut rice. It was all outstanding! Thanks once again, Chef John!!
Do you think this would work as well in my fancy rice cooker? My intuition is that it would work fine, but you are the Chef John of knowing what's goin' on.
I recommend Beth Hensperger & Julie Kaufmann's "The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook". There's a similar recipe in there for "Balinese Turmeric and Coconut Rice (Nasi Kuning)" which can be made in either a fuzzy logic or on/off rice cooker. It leaves out the chilies and bay leaf, and puts in lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, but I'm sure you could substitute Chef John's spices without affecting the resulting texture. The important quantities to get right for the rice cooker are the amounts of jasmine rice, water, and coconut milk (2c, 1.5c, & 1c, respectively; also 1 tsp salt & 1.5 tsp turmeric).
Chef john!!!! Bless your hands!!!! I spent 15 minutes looking for a rice to go with salmon and I thoughy hmmm I wonder if there is a savory coconut rice and what did I find?! A video with that exact title AND THE BEST PART IT WAS YOURS!!! you came through again my man! Ma! Thank you!
Cooked this last night using the recipe with the use of chicken stock instead of plain water. It was tough obeying the rules for stirring...but I submitted! Perfect time to toast the coconut flakes. This was the best savory rice recipe I have ever tasted! Served this with my own yellow Madras Curried chicken!
Very nice CJ! Rice & Peas made with coconut milk is a staple in Jamaica. Basically we season the liquid with the likes of escallion, thyme, and a whole pepper (and salt) and cook the peas in it first. Then we add the rice afterwards and let simmer 20-30 mins undisturbed. Fluff and serve. Boom! 😍 The rice takes the colour of whatever peas you use. Traditional is red peas (kidney beans), and at Christmas it's gungu peas. My fave tho, is with black beans.
Thank you for this recipe, Chef John. It has quickly become a family favorite, my 22 month old daughter quite literally shoves it in her mouth by the handful, and my wife has told me she would eat this rice nearly every night.
Im VERY skeptical of online "chefs" and recipes. Most are hacks with food that i wouldnt give my dog. This was the first Ive tried of yours after meaning to try a few ive seen so far. You've definitely earned my trust to try more. This was the best coconut rice I've ever had. Albeit i used plain long grain for not having jasmine on hand-could have only been better. I cant wait to try more of youre pieces and really hope to be giving as high a praise every time. Great job!!
This recipe is so versatile I made this rice today for lunch and it was a hit. Like everyone else, I used what I had. I soaked the jasmine rice overnight rinsed it until the water ran clear. Sautéed 1/3 large red onion first and added ground ginger, salt and bay leaf. Next time I want to add the turmeric, which I didn’t have this time. I followed the cooking instructions and it was perfect. My guests don’t do spicy so I omitted the red pepper. I made five cups of rice with two cans of coconut milk with 1/2 cup of water. It tasted even better at dinner. I served it with honey garlic chicken and a citrus salad.
John, You are a master of the narrative. Amazing how you tell a story in under five minutes. It's addictive binge watching your videos. You put excellent effort into these. Amazing because you do these in an American home kitchen, not a pro studio.
I just found your channel when I was searching how to make leak and potato soup. I love your style. I am making the cold version of the soup. it is 115°F here in Phoenix, AZ today. Cheers!
This looks delicious and I will definitely try it. I've cooked coconut rice a few times and instead of using the spices in this recipe I only use salt and finely grated zest from one lime. Works great with chicken or salmon. :)
I'm not going to make this - I knew before watching I'm not going to make this - Just have to watch Chef John and read the comments. Such an enjoyable part of my day. I am however going to make the hoisin beef when it comes up.. so please Chef John, do share pleeeeeeeease :D
I love watching your videos- my husband (also a chef) has been thrilled at the culinary changes in the house since I found your channel! Can you do a fiddlehead video? Tis the season! Thanks Chef!
Seriously, Do not peek, Do not Stir, this cracks the grain of the rice perfectly. My sister always stirs my rice! This is the perfect way to cook any rice. water, salt, rice, cover, cook 18 mins, serve :-)
In Malaysia and Singapore we eat this with sambal(spicy sauce), anchovies, ground nuts, egg and fried chicken/fried fish and we called it NASI LEMAK!!!
Woah woah, careful. You're not allowed to criticize anything "chef" john does in his videos. His ego is too fragile. You're lucky he didn't flip out and use his alternate account to repeatedly insult you.
My Iranian friend uses the same method, but also adds two lemon halves to the rice, peel and all, not squeezed and cooks everything together. Combined with the coconut milk, this produces a wonderful parfume of an aroma, and it's hands down the best rice to go along with your curries.
hey there , great channel . I love your whole style of commentray which I find unpretentiously inronic. Just a quick request, would you maybe consider doing something with cellery root , but maybe not a soup
Nice! I tend to vary my rice dishes every now and then. I always love to add 3 or 4 crunched up Kaffir lime leaves with 2 or 3 star anise pods into the mix. Really brings out the fresh aromas. To get more coconut flavor, try adding some desiccated coconut into the rice before you cook it. And for those who like a sweeter flavor, try adding a tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk in with the coconut.
hi im a regular follower of your channel and tried many recipes too. i request you to also make a video on which kind of pots and pans we should be using for specific cooking and baking. like what pan are you using right now for this recipe? and how to care for the pots and pans. Thank you
I made this last night for dinner, My Gf has a special diet and almost everything upsets her stomach. This rice was not only delicious, but her stomach was happy too! I can't wait to more of your recipes.
Am I allowed to look at the rice if I have a glass lid?
no
hans no
hans lol no 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
don't do it hans
It's okay if you're solo Hans.......didn't Chef John did say it was a lite an saber'y side dish....... ;^)
Rice cooked with coconut milk is a staple in my country Malaysia! We absolutely love this stuff! Anytime of the day is the perfect time for it.
Chef John needs to make Nasi Lemak!
Bobbi G If he mastered the rice, then he's gotta master the sambal too
Bobbi G do you have a Nasi Lemak recipe you can share? I lived in Malaysia for close to 6 years but I just never bothered to get a recipe because it was always readily available for RM2. A sambal recipe would be nice too 🙈.
TheBChicka You are just one google search away, show some initiative my friend.
James Wong Yes! It would be awesome to see Chef John's take on Sambal
I made this recipe and it is a keeper. I used long grain rice, crushed red pepper and powdered ginger, and I forgot to add the bay leaf. I made it on a glass-topped range which gave inconsistent results, a little under-done. I think that a gas range for non-stop heat would have been better, or regular black coil burner. Perhaps a rice cooker would work. Maybe add a little more salt and red pepper next time.
Update: Just 10 hours later I made this again, this time for a potluck lunch. I made a double recipe using an enamel dutch oven. I used jasmine rice, crushed red chili, ginger that I minced in a mini food processor. Doubling cause no problem, it all came out tender. I think the flavor could be ramped up a bit with more salt and red pepper, maybe cayenne and garlic too.
Update: I made this again with 1t pepper flakes and 1/2t cayenne. Still could be a little spicier. Not sure how to balance the heat with the flavor. Needs a tad more salt. Next time I will add 1/2c more water for a creamier texture. This is a great recipe.
Added 5/20/17: I attempted to make this in a rice cooker, but it did not work. The cooker reached the target temperature too quickly because the rice mixture was too thick. Rice cookers need a watery mixture to work correctly.
These "Food Wishes" cooking videos are simply the greatest. The recipes are simple and attainable. The instructions thoroughly convey the required recipe steps, as well as, the often omitted, culinary finesse. More importantly, the student is gently guided by an expert chef that possesses excellent communication and teaching skills for training novice and experienced cooks.
Today I made a "Chef John Asian Special" meal using four Food Wishes recipes: Penang Pork Satay, Peanut Dipping Sauce, Savory Coconut Rice, and Smashed Cucumber Salad. I used half long-grain, low-starch and have short-grain, high-starch rice in the coconut rice. It was all outstanding! Thanks once again, Chef John!!
Do you think this would work as well in my fancy rice cooker? My intuition is that it would work fine, but you are the Chef John of knowing what's goin' on.
Give it a try. As Chef John would say, "that's you cooking!"
Derek Lowrie 😂
Derek Lowrie yes it would. I have done that several times.
I recommend Beth Hensperger & Julie Kaufmann's "The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook". There's a similar recipe in there for "Balinese Turmeric and Coconut Rice (Nasi Kuning)" which can be made in either a fuzzy logic or on/off rice cooker. It leaves out the chilies and bay leaf, and puts in lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, but I'm sure you could substitute Chef John's spices without affecting the resulting texture. The important quantities to get right for the rice cooker are the amounts of jasmine rice, water, and coconut milk (2c, 1.5c, & 1c, respectively; also 1 tsp salt & 1.5 tsp turmeric).
Yes, it does.
I Always do it in the rice cooker.
Chef john!!!! Bless your hands!!!! I spent 15 minutes looking for a rice to go with salmon and I thoughy hmmm I wonder if there is a savory coconut rice and what did I find?! A video with that exact title AND THE BEST PART IT WAS YOURS!!! you came through again my man! Ma! Thank you!
mmmmm I just had coconut rice similar to this at a seafood restaurant here in Florida!! Thank you so much for the recipe!!
Wow. I literally made coconut rice last night!! Get out of my mind!
The way he ends his sentences is killing me 😂
Yes it’s F*cking hilarious man 😂😂😂😂😂
Me tooooo 😅
great vid chef! in indonesia it called "nasi uduk". and if you add more fresh turmeric it become "nasi kuning" which mean yellow rice :D
Cooked this last night using the recipe with the use of chicken stock instead of plain water. It was tough obeying the rules for stirring...but I submitted! Perfect time to toast the coconut flakes. This was the best savory rice recipe I have ever tasted! Served this with my own yellow Madras Curried chicken!
I love how your recipes show great cuisines and new things..
RORO roro i just got back from the doctor, i have cancer. he said it got it from your comment.
RORO roro ooooh lol
Very nice CJ! Rice & Peas made with coconut milk is a staple in Jamaica. Basically we season the liquid with the likes of escallion, thyme, and a whole pepper (and salt) and cook the peas in it first. Then we add the rice afterwards and let simmer 20-30 mins undisturbed. Fluff and serve. Boom! 😍
The rice takes the colour of whatever peas you use. Traditional is red peas (kidney beans), and at Christmas it's gungu peas. My fave tho, is with black beans.
Thank you for this recipe, Chef John. It has quickly become a family favorite, my 22 month old daughter quite literally shoves it in her mouth by the handful, and my wife has told me she would eat this rice nearly every night.
I used to hate to cook but now because of chef John I've found this new love for cooking and people also complement me on my food 👌❤
Mahreen Anwer me too
delicious ....coconut rice looking great
Im VERY skeptical of online "chefs" and recipes. Most are hacks with food that i wouldnt give my dog. This was the first Ive tried of yours after meaning to try a few ive seen so far.
You've definitely earned my trust to try more. This was the best coconut rice I've ever had. Albeit i used plain long grain for not having jasmine on hand-could have only been better.
I cant wait to try more of youre pieces and really hope to be giving as high a praise every time. Great job!!
I reAllY lovE thIs shOw. EspecIallY the deAdpAn delIverY!
Looks good, sounds delicious
This looks perfect! That's always my issue with coconut rice, too sweet. I'm definitely going to try this!
This recipe is so versatile I made this rice today for lunch and it was a hit. Like everyone else, I used what I had. I soaked the jasmine rice overnight rinsed it until the water ran clear. Sautéed 1/3 large red onion first and added ground ginger, salt and bay leaf. Next time I want to add the turmeric, which I didn’t have this time. I followed the cooking instructions and it was perfect. My guests don’t do spicy so I omitted the red pepper. I made five cups of rice with two cans of coconut milk with 1/2 cup of water. It tasted even better at dinner. I served it with honey garlic chicken and a citrus salad.
I think ive had coconut rice atleast 4 times a week at the very least since forever... Glad more people will be able to enjoy it
I used Alton Brown's recipe for grilled skirt steak and put it over this coconut rice and it was probably the best thing I've ever eaten.
Thanks Chef John. Your the best!
I just made this for Mother's Day! I used it as a side with some roasted vegetables and some Tuna steaks! Fantastic for sure! Thanks Chef John!
I always watch the entire ad just because I love chef John and his dishes so much 😍
I don't think anyone realises how much I LOVE coconut rice. Absolute favourite!! Will try this method
I cannot wait to try this. Thanks chef.
Chef ... your take is Awesome!! Thanks :)
Looks delicious will try it
John, You are a master of the narrative. Amazing how you tell a story in under five minutes. It's addictive binge watching your videos. You put excellent effort into these. Amazing because you do these in an American home kitchen, not a pro studio.
I just found your channel when I was searching how to make leak and potato soup. I love your style. I am making the cold version of the soup. it is 115°F here in Phoenix, AZ today.
Cheers!
This is the easiest and most delicious looking rice recipe I've seen in a while.
That looks so delicious! You sure have a good video camera! Is it 4K?
Best rice I ever ate!! Thank you!
Is always so nice to hear your voice! 😘love your videos
Very yummy coconut rice.
This looks delicious!
thanks for the insp! i made this and it was awesome. sunny hugs from oakland!
It's true...Turmeric is great for whatever ails you! Great recipe!
I've made this and it comes out delicious 😋
Pretty and simple(my next food endeavor).
Awesome!!! Thanks chef 👨🍳
I have to try this tonight 😊
This looks delicious and I will definitely try it. I've cooked coconut rice a few times and instead of using the spices in this recipe I only use salt and finely grated zest from one lime. Works great with chicken or salmon. :)
lovely chef john 💃💃💃
I'm not going to make this - I knew before watching I'm not going to make this - Just have to watch Chef John and read the comments. Such an enjoyable part of my day.
I am however going to make the hoisin beef when it comes up.. so please Chef John, do share pleeeeeeeease :D
This guy has the most hilarious fan base ever 😂😂😂 I subscribed to read the comments every time you post
This came out great
Your voice is quite rhythmic , at the end you have this squeak almost . Enjoyed the video too!
thanks again for your time to share.
I love watching your videos- my husband (also a chef) has been thrilled at the culinary changes in the house since I found your channel! Can you do a fiddlehead video? Tis the season! Thanks Chef!
Looks delicious John
As always an awesome recipe by the chef, definitely a side dish I will be making this summer for whatever I'm bbq'ing.
Seriously, Do not peek, Do not Stir, this cracks the grain of the rice perfectly. My sister always stirs my rice! This is the perfect way to cook any rice. water, salt, rice, cover, cook 18 mins, serve :-)
Waynes Grid I never ever stirred rice my whole life!
Depends how hot your heat source is.
hola soy mexicana saludos . riquísimos sus recetas vivo en por vallarta sal. lo mejor es q se pueden traducir en español abrazos
Seems rich but delicious!
Delicious😘
Make sure to try this with his jerk chicken recipe. I use chicken thighs but follow the cooking instructions for the wings and it turns out perfect.
This looks sooooo good! I'm so making this recipe!
Awesome! Thanks for the vid. I am going to attempt this in a rice cooker. Wish me Luck.
Hi chef John. Is there any marzipan recipe that you could share?
In Malaysia and Singapore we eat this with sambal(spicy sauce), anchovies, ground nuts, egg and fried chicken/fried fish and we called it NASI LEMAK!!!
YAY!!!! Long Time no see! I love coconut rice! eat it daily being .. carribean and all :p
I made this recipe tonight and it was delicious 😀 Thanks
Hey Chef John, how would these fit with a curry?
Love.
you should wash the rice. its been in places trust me im from a country of rice
NOT ONLT HAS IT BEEN IN PLACES BUT PLACES HAVE BEEN ON IT
It upsets me to see unwashed rice
Thank you for giving me a new phobia.
But washing it removes starch and changes the texture, what a dilemma
Woah woah, careful. You're not allowed to criticize anything "chef" john does in his videos. His ego is too fragile. You're lucky he didn't flip out and use his alternate account to repeatedly insult you.
I make coconut rice all the time! It's my fav ❤
Will you do an indoor herb garden? It's winter 8 months of the year where I live...
Gotta try this tonight! Thanks chef John :)
My Iranian friend uses the same method, but also adds two lemon halves to the rice, peel and all, not squeezed and cooks everything together. Combined with the coconut milk, this produces a wonderful parfume of an aroma, and it's hands down the best rice to go along with your curries.
I need to taste this immediately.
I love ur recipes... do u have cooking school?
Could you make this in a rice cooker?
Vincent Price , awesome rhymes Chef !
hey there , great channel . I love your whole style of commentray which I find unpretentiously inronic. Just a quick request, would you maybe consider doing something with cellery root , but maybe not a soup
Wonderful! Can't wait to attempt :)
Nice! I tend to vary my rice dishes every now and then. I always love to add 3 or 4 crunched up Kaffir lime leaves with 2 or 3 star anise pods into the mix. Really brings out the fresh aromas. To get more coconut flavor, try adding some desiccated coconut into the rice before you cook it. And for those who like a sweeter flavor, try adding a tablespoon of sweetened condensed milk in with the coconut.
: ) Vinnie Price pun made this a perfect recipe and I plan to try it this weekend.
I'm part spanish growing up we use to have coconut rice, (used unsweetened coconut milk) peigon peas with chicken. Always so good and very filling
How different would the rice be if we cook it in a rice cooker? Is it recommended?
Hi Chef. I was in Colombia recently, and they make a coconut rice that is fantastic. It is called Arroz con Coco. Look into it, you will love it!
My latest food wish is without a doubt would be Japanese Oyakodon!
I'd love to see you attempt a dish like this!
hi im a regular follower of your channel and tried many recipes too. i request you to also make a video on which kind of pots and pans we should be using for specific cooking and baking. like what pan are you using right now for this recipe? and how to care for the pots and pans. Thank you
Looks awesome, as usual! Thanks chef John :)
Can you use parboiled rice with this recipe !
hey Chef John. Could you cook some Swiss food? Like some Rösti would be amazing.
Excited about that hoisin beef recipe!!
Can I make this in a rice cooker or pressure cooker?
Hey Chef John, whats the beef on here. I want to make this complete dish?
Cool ...will be using this😎👍🏽😏
Saw the word "rice", likes instantly. haha! More love for you chef John.
I like your street food plate chef
Chef John here's a free one:
"After all you are the Hans Zimmer, of how long your rice should simmer"
Can I use brown rice as well?
oh man this reminds me to.. NASI LEMAK!!
Cool! I literally just made this yesterday with chana masala😍
I was just thinking this would go great with Indian food!
would it be OK to use wild rice with this recipe? would it change the flavor or cook time?