## Thai Coconut Garlic Rice Recipe – Easy & Delicious Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Thai Coconut Garlic Rice Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Thai Main Course**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 3 servings
**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 25 minutes
**Cuisine:** Thai
**Course:** Main Course
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Thai Coconut Garlic Rice Recipe:
* 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
* 4 cloves Garlic – finely chopped
* 1 cup Rice – washed and soaked in water for 20 minutes
* 1 cup Water
* 1 cup Coconut milk
* 1 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – finely chopped
* Salt – to taste
* 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
* 4 cloves Garlic – cut lengthwise
* 2 tablespoons Dry coconut (kopra) – cut into thin strips
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Thai Coconut Garlic Rice Recipe:
1. in a pressure cooker heat the coconut oil on medium-low flame, to this hot oil add the garlic and saute for about 40 seconds or until the garlic begins to change colour to a light brown.
2. Once the garlic is slightly brown reduce the heat, add in the washed and drained rice, 1 cup of water, 1 cup of coconut milk, some salt to taste and close the pressure cooker.
3. Pressure cook the Thai Coconut Garlic Rice for 2 whistles and turn off the flame.
4. Allow the pressure to release naturally, then transfer the Thai Coconut Garlic Rice to a serving platter and set aside.
5. To make the toasted coconut and garlic garnishIn a tadka pan, add the coconut oil over medium heat, once hot add in the coconut strips and garlic chips and saute for about 2 minutes, till they are crispy and turn brown in colour.
6. Turn off the heat.
7. Garnish the Thai Coconut Garlic Rice with the chopped coriander leaves and toasted coconut and garlic chips.
8. Serve Thai Coconut Garlic Rice Recipe along with Thai Chicken Green Curry With Vegetables Recipe or Sweet Spicy & Tangy Vegetarian Thai Green Curry Recipe With Tamarind with a side of Thai Style Beansprouts & Raw Mango Salad Recipe.
### Tips for the Best Thai Coconut Garlic Rice Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Thai Coconut Garlic Rice Recipe recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!
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