One of our favorite restaurants on the island of Kauai, the Hukilau Lanai. They have this seafood mixed grill there that is to die for. Three different kinds of fish on a heavenly bed of rice. Or was it orzo? Or risotto? I can’t remember, and honestly, all I knew is I wanted to try to recreate something close to it at home. There would be nothing more lovely and unladylike than to fork feed myself straight out of the saucepan and call it a day.
Don’t let the reputation of risotto scare you either because this is easy peasy. Even if you’re not much of a coconut fan, the lite coconut milk is so subtle, all you really get is the creamy goodness without tasting like you’re downing a tropical drink. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that, mind you.) The lime gives a bright, fresh pop of flavor that balances perfectly for a bed that any seafood would be clamouring to climb onto.
So let’s get down to business and make this rice because you’ve got a virtual vacation to take! The video shows you how to bring it all together and what the recipe should look like in different stages.
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Coconut Lime Risotto
Ingredients
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 13 oz can light coconut milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 limes (zested and juice of one)
Instructions
- Zest two limes and set zest aside. Cut one lime for the recipe.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add one 13 ounce can of lite coconut milk.
- If you have some clumps of coconut cream, give it a whisk to smooth it out.
- Add about ¼ of your total lime zest and ½ tsp of ground ginger to the milk. Let theit come slowly to a boil.
- Add 1 cup of Arborio rice and stir.
- Allow it to return to a boil before reducing the heat to low and covering it.
- After 10 minutes, give it a stir and cover it. Check it every 5 minutes until the rice begins plumping up and squeeze the lime juice in the pan. Stir and cover for 5 minutes.
- Taste and if there is still a firmness to the rice, add as little as ¼ -½ cup of water until all of the liquid is absorbed.
- Garnish with lime zest and serve with your favorite seafood.
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31 Comments
This sounds right up my alley. Added to my list and Pinned 🙂 Thanks for sharing on To Grandma’s House We Go!
Thanks so much!
Sounds delicious!
Thank you!
I won’t judge you if you eat this right away straight from the saucepan – it really looks inviting! I’ve had an orzo dish before from a friend and I loved it. This is something I know I’d love, too. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Fridau party. I hope you enjoy and will have the chance to visit other guests as well. Happy weekend!
Thank you! It’s good enough to eat from the pan for sure!
Love the combination of coconut and lime! Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing at The Blogger’s Pit Stop! Roseann from This Autoimmune Life
Thanks so much, Roseann!
I will love the flavor of your Coconut Lime Risotto! Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing your with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Thank you Miz Helen! You too!
Beautiful!! I’ve never attempted risotto – looks to complicated for a “lazy” cook like me! Your’s looks mighty good thought! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – have a wonderful week!
It’s truly one of the most simple risottos ever! I think you’ll love it!
I adore your video style! pinned and shared. Also that song drives me NUTS. hahaha!
Aww thank you so much! Be thankful I didn’t sing it more than I did! HA!
YUM! This looks SOOOO DELISH! I am going to have to try it!! I really love all things coconut, so can’t go wrong with this recipe!
Well if you love coconut then you’re going to love this! You could also omit the lime and add 1 tsp of vanilla extract for a sweeter rice pudding too!
This sounds really, really good! Thanks for sharing it with us at the Homestead Blog Hop!
Thanks so much!
I love all kinds of risotto (though I usually prefer someone else to make it), and this sounds just delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
I’m with you on someone else making it but dang this was so easy, makes me want to make it more! 🙂
Found your page on Inspire Me Monday LinkUp! Love the combination of coconut milk, lime, and ginger. Gives a good texture and flavor!
So glad to have you in the kitchen!
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing at Sew It Cook It Craft It! You’re one of my features tomorrow when the new party starts!
Aww, thank you so much! It’s much appreciated!
Pinned! This sounds amazing! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for sharing on Carrie’s Home Cooking Whisk It Wednesday Link Party! Tomorrow when the party starts you will be one of the featured posts. Hope to see you there again this week! ~Carrie
Aww, thank you so much! I appreciate it!
This looks like a great and flavorful dish! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday. Shared it on Facebook. Hope you’re having a good week!
Thanks so much, Julie!
Congratulations!
Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week and it will be pinned to our Features Board. Thanks so much for sharing with us and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen