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Coconut Rice

"Basmati rice is simmered in coconut milk, instead of water, giving it a rich flavor."

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Coconut Rice

Why it works: Coconut and milk are a kitchen classic. They rank in the top 10% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 2,648 recipes. Both carry delta-dodecalactone, which smells sweet, creamy. The science ↓

Coconut Rice

6 to 8 servings
Prep5 min
Cook25 min

Ingredients

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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)

489Calories
7 gProtein
27 gFat
55 gCarbs
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
IngredientPortion assumedkcal
Coconut1/2 cup shredded (40g)283
Rice1 cup cooked (158g) white206
Salt1 tsp (6g)0

One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.

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The flavor team

The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.

  1. Coconut + milktop 10% of all pairs
    Smell alikemoderate
    Cooked together2,648 recipes

    Shared aroma: delta-dodecalactone (sweet, creamy).

  2. Basmati rice + coconuttop 13% of all pairs
    Smell alikelow
    Cooked together135 recipes

    Shared aroma: decanal (soap, orange peel).

  3. Basmati rice + milktop 28% of all pairs
    Smell alikelow
    Cooked together53 recipes

    Shared aroma: decanal (soap, orange peel).

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