My first name for this Savory Coconut Sticky Rice recipe was “Sticky Coconut Rice with Scallions Goodness and Light.” That was not the greatest name, but it definitely conveys how much I love, love, LOVE this rice that’s a little creamy, savory, a touch sweet, and all around glorious.
Why is it amazing? Well, first of all, the taste is shockingly, like, almost transcendent. I mean, I know us food bloggers like to say “YOU GUYS BEST THING EVER!!!” about every single thing, but seriously.
It’s a little creamy, a lot sticky, slightly sweet, but definitely savory. It’s coconutty without being overtly so.
It goes equally well with Thai cuisine, Chinese, or Caribbean-inspired fare like this fab Black Bean & Mango Chili. So good! I also think it would be delicious with this Red Lentil Curry, or this Summery Chickpea Curry, or maybe even a rice and beans situation with these Coconut Curry Baked Beans?!
What else is so great about this stuff? It only takes 20 minutes, most of which is hands-off. And the number of ingredients? Five. If we don’t count the water. Four if we don’t count the salt.
Here’s the exact list of ingredients …
We’ve got:
Can you hear the magical tune as the sun turns its angelic rays toward this magical marvel full of goodness and light?!
“Laaaaaaaaa!”
I know, I know. Too far. In that case, please scroll a bit more for the full, printable recipe.