Sunday, November 9, 2025

Caribbean Coconut Bowls


Shopping List:
3 cups jasmine rice
1 can full fat coconut milk
Yams/sweet potatoes
2 cans black beans
2-3 limes
Cilantro

***prep/bake yams first: they can take up to 40 minutes! Or broil at end 

RICE:
3 cups jasmine rice
1 ½ cups unsweetened full-fat coconut milk (= 1 can)
2 ¼ cups water
¾ – 1 teaspoon salt (same ratio; just taste-based)
3 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

RINSE: Rinse rice thoroughly

Sweet Potatoes:
Peel sweet potatoes
Cut into cubes
Toss with oil and salt, roast at 425 degrees for ~40 minutes (start checking at 25)

COMBINE: coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar, mix well
Add rinsed rice to pressure cooker
Pour liquid over it
Close lid, seal vent, turn to high pressure for 5 minutes (turn off "stay warm" setting)
Let natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then fluff with fork


Drain and rinse black beans

Toppings:
Lime juice
Lime zest
Chopped cilantro


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