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| image = Nasi Liwet Solo.jpg
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| caption = ''[[Nasi liwet]]'', aan [[Indonesian cuisine|Indonesian]]-[[Javanese cuisine|Javanese]] recipe of coconut rice, topped with chicken and omelette slices and thick coconut cream.
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| national_cuisine = [[Urhobo Delta Nigeria]], [[Indian cuisine|India]], [[Indonesian cuisine|Indonesia]], [[Malaysian cuisine|Malaysia]], [[Bruneian cuisine|Brunei]], [[Burmese cuisine|Myanmar]], [[Thai cuisine|Thailand]], [[Colombian cuisine|Colombia]], [[Venezuelan cuisine|Venezuela]], [[Panamanian cuisine|Panama]], [[Belizean cuisine|Belize]], [[Kenyan cuisine|Kenya]], [[Nigerian cuisine|Nigeria]]
| region = [[Southeast Asia, Indian subcontinent]], SoutheastEast AsiaAfrica, EastWest Africa, South America, Central America, Delta Nigeria, [[Caribbean]], Oceania
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| served = Serve hot
| main_ingredient = Rice, [[coconut]], red Pepper as preferred
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| other = [[Kiribath]]
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'''Coconut rice''' is a dish prepared by cooking [[white rice]] in [[coconut milk]] or [[Coconut|coconut flakes.]].<ref name="BBC">{{cite web | title=Coconut rice | author=Sarah Cook | url=http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2835669/coconut-rice | publisher=BBC Good Food | access-date=18 August 2014}}</ref> As both the [[coconut]] and the rice-plant are commonly found in the tropics all- around the world, coconut rice, too, is found in many cultures throughout the world, spanning across the equator from the [[IndianSoutheast subcontinentAsia]], Southeastthe [[AsiaIndian subcontinent]], [[South America]], [[Central America]], West Africa, [[East Africa]], the [[Caribbean]] and [[Oceania]].
 
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==Southeast Asia==
===BurmaIndonesia===
In [[Burmese cuisine]], ''ohn htamin'' ({{my|အုန်းထမင်း}}), as rice cooked with coconut milk is called, is a ceremonial [[staple food]], often eaten in lieu of plain white rice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.yangonkitchen.com/Menu.html|title=Menu|work=Yangon Kitchen|access-date=24 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013004217/http://www.yangonkitchen.com/Menu.html|archive-date=13 October 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the most basic version of ''ohn htamin'', rice is cooked with a base of coconut milk, along with fried shallots and salt, adding to the rice's savory and rich flavours.<ref name="duguid">{{cite book|last=Duguid|first=Naomi|title=Burma: Rivers of Flavor|publisher=Artisan Books|year=2012|pages=237|isbn=9781579654139}}</ref> ''Ohn htamin'' is commonly paired with [[Burmese curry|Burmese ''sibyan'' curries]].
 
===[[Indonesia]]===
Rice cooked in coconut milk is common in [[Indonesian cuisine]], with each region having developed their own version of it. Plain coconut rice is usually made from [[white rice]], coconut milk, [[ginger]], [[fenugreek]] seed, [[lemongrass]] and [[pandanus amaryllifolius|pandan]] leaves, with the most common coconut rice recipe in Indonesia being ''[[nasi uduk]]'' from Jakarta.<ref name="JPost">{{cite web|title=Betawi cuisine, a culinary journey through history |author=Maria Endah Hulupi |date=22 June 2003 |url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2003/06/22/betawi-cuisine-culinary-journey-through-history.html |work=The Jakarta Post |access-date=18 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914020511/http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2003/06/22/betawi-cuisine-culinary-journey-through-history.html |archive-date=14 September 2015 }}</ref> Other coconut milk rice recipes include ''[[nasi gurih]]'' from [[Aceh]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://atjehpost.com/read/2013/01/23/36591/0/60/Yuk-Sarapan-Pagi-Lezat-Nasi-Gurih-Bu-Ros |title=Yuk, Sarapan Pagi Lezat Nasi Gurih Bu Ros |author=Cut Raisa Prillya |date=23 January 2013 |work=Atjeh Post |language=id |access-date=18 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130227002639/http://atjehpost.com/read/2013/01/23/36591/0/60/Yuk-Sarapan-Pagi-Lezat-Nasi-Gurih-Bu-Ros |archive-date=27 February 2013 }}</ref> and [[Javanese cuisine|Javanese]] ''[[nasi liwet]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=To Stir With Love: Zara or 'nasi liwet' at Soekarno-Hatta? |author=Janet DeNeefe |date=5 June 2010 |url=http://m.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/06/05/to-stir-with-love-zara-or-%E2%80%98nasi-liwet%E2%80%99-soekarnohatta.html |work=The Jakarta Post |access-date=19 August 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819190121/http://m.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/06/05/to-stir-with-love-zara-or-%E2%80%98nasi-liwet%E2%80%99-soekarnohatta.html |archive-date=19 August 2014 }}</ref> ''[[Nasi kuning]]'' is Indonesian yellow rice which is similar to coconut rice with addition of [[turmeric]] as a coloring and flavoring agent. Other types of coconut rice recipes take the form of [[Dumpling|dumplings]], such as ''[[burasa]]'' from Makassar and ''[[lemang]]'' popular in [[Padang food|Minangkabau]].
 
===[[Malaysia]]===
''[[Nasi lemak]]'' (coconut milk and [[Pandanus amaryllifolius|pandan leaf]]) is the most popular coconut rice recipe in [[Malaysia]]. It is considered a [[national dish]] of Malaysia.
 
===[[Thailand]]Myanmar===
In [[ThaiBurmese cuisine]], sweet''ohn coconuthtamin'' rice is very popular({{my|အုန်းထမင်း}}), as a dessert or sweet snack. It isrice madecooked with [[glutinous rice]], coconut milk, sugaris called, saltis anda water and most famously paired with slices of ripeceremonial [[mango]]staple and an additional dollop of coconut cream. Outside of the [[mangofood]] season, it will also beoften eaten within otherlieu fruitsof orplain semi-sweetwhite dishesrice.<ref>{{cite web|last=Leela|title=Thai Coconut Sticky Rice and Mango ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง|url=http://shesimmerswww.yangonkitchen.com/2009/03/mango-and-sweet-coconut-sticky-riceMenu.html|publishertitle=SheSimmers.comMenu|access-datework=30Yangon May 2014Kitchen|access-date=2024 MarchSeptember 20092012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2014060520220420121013004217/http://shesimmerswww.yangonkitchen.com/2009/03/mango-and-sweet-coconut-sticky-riceMenu.html|archive-date=513 JuneOctober 20142012|url-status=dead}}</ref> OtherIn popularthe coconutmost ricebasic dessertsversion areof ''[[khaoohn tom mat]]htamin'', whererice sweetis [[banana]]cooked iswith steameda insidebase stickyof ricecoconut whilemilk, wrappedalong inwith afried bananashallots leafand salt, ''[[khaoadding lam]]'', whereto the rice's savory and coconutrich milkflavours.<ref mixturename="duguid">{{cite isbook|last=Duguid|first=Naomi|title=Burma: steamed inside a sectionRivers of bamboo,Flavor|publisher=Artisan andBooks|year=2012|pages=237|isbn=9781579654139}}</ref> ''khaoOhn niao kaeohtamin'', ais verycommonly sweetpaired dessertwith of[[Burmese glutinouscurry|Burmese rice,''sibyan'' coconut milk, and large amounts of [[sugarcurries]], and most often pink or green in color.
 
===Thailand===
In [[Thai cuisine]], sweet coconut sticky rice is very popular as a dessert or sweet snack. It is made with [[glutinous rice]], coconut milk, sugar, salt and water and most famously paired with slices of ripe [[mango]] and an additional dollop of coconut cream. Outside of the [[mango]] season, it will also be eaten with other fruits or semi-sweet dishes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Leela|title=Thai Coconut Sticky Rice and Mango ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง|url=http://shesimmers.com/2009/03/mango-and-sweet-coconut-sticky-rice.html|publisher=SheSimmers.com|access-date=30 May 2014|date=20 March 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140605202204/http://shesimmers.com/2009/03/mango-and-sweet-coconut-sticky-rice.html|archive-date=5 June 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> Other popular coconut rice desserts are ''[[khao tom mat]]'', where sweet [[banana]] is steamed inside sticky rice while wrapped in a banana leaf, ''[[khao lam]]'', where the rice and coconut milk mixture is steamed inside a section of bamboo, and ''khao niao kaeo'', a very sweet dessert of glutinous rice, coconut milk, and large amounts of [[sugar]], and most often pink or green in color.
 
==Indian subcontinent==
===[[India]]===
In India, coconut rice (కొబ్బరి అన్నం Telugu, ಕಾಯಿ ಅನ್ನ in Kannada, தேங்காய் சாதம் in Tamil.) famous in the southern regions. In India, coconut rice usually made from [[basmati rice]] with mild coconut flavours acquired from coconut milk, and commonly served with [[Curry|curries]].<ref name="BBC"/> It is made with coconut flakes (or grated or desiccated/dry coconut). One way to make this dish is to make the rice separately (preferably using a rice variety which is light and fluffy when cooked) and then mixing it with the coconut mixture (coconut flakes toasted in sesame/coconut oil and spiced with paprika, nuts, curry powder/leaves, and other spices).
 
===[[Sri Lanka]]===
In Sri Lanka, coconut rice is often referred to as "milk rice" or ''[[kiribath]]''. It is widely served across the nation on special occasions to mark the auspicious timings or moments. It is accompanied by ''lunu miris'', a spicy onion ''sambol'' ground with red chilli, onions, tomato, lime and salt with umbalakada.
 
==[[Latin America]]==
===Colombia and Panama===
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On the [[Caribbean]] coast of [[Colombia]] and Panama, ''arroz con coco'' is a typical side dish for fish. It is made with [[white rice]] cooked in a base of [[coconut milk]] and combined with shredded coconut meat, water, salt, raisins (optional), and sugar.
 
===[[Honduras]]===
In the [[Caribbean]] coast of [[Honduras]], rice is traditionally cooked with [[coconut oil]], [[coconut milk]], [[garlic]], [[Onion|onions]] and red or black beans, a hearty dish known as "[[rice]] and [[Bean|beans]]". This plate is especially popular among Hondurans of African ancestry ([[Garifuna]]), but like many other Garifuna plates and foods with African influence, it is popular among all Hondurans and regarded as a typical Honduran food by Hondurans of all racial backgrounds.
 
===[[Puerto Rico]]===
In Puerto Rico coconut rice is usually served with [[fish]] and sweet [[Plantain (cooking)|plantain]]s. The rice is sautéed with coconut oil and salt, shredded coconut and coconut milk are then added with the option of garlic, onions, cilantro, raisins, and [[kumquats]]. The rice is then covedcovered with a [[banana leaf]] during the cooking process. Another popular coconut rice dish is ''[[rice pudding|arroz con dulce]]'' (coconut rice pudding) a dessert made with [[milk]], coconut milk, [[coconut cream]], [[Raisin|raisins]], vanilla, rum, sugar, ginger, and spice. Puerto Rican [[rice pudding]] is popular in Colombia, Cuba, and Venezuela.
 
==[[Oceania]]==
===Samoa===
In Samoa, coconut rice is known as ''Alaisa fa'apopo'' and is made by cooking white rice in coconut milk. A variation of coconut rice known as ''Koko alaisa'' is made with the addition of [[Cocoa solids|cocoa]] and orange leaves, often eaten as a snack or desertdessert. Coconut rice is typically eaten on its own or as an accompaniment to dishes such as ''Moa fa'asaina''.
 
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==See also ==
https://cheflolaskitchen.com/african-style-coconut-rice/<nowiki/>{{commonscat}}
* [[Rice and peas]]
* [[Yellow rice]]
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