Instant Pot Sausage and Coconut rice
In 30 minutes or less, this easy recipe for Instant Pot Sausage and Coconut curry rice makes for a delicious meal any time of the week.
Ingredients
 | 6 medium smoked sausages or 4 large smoked sausages such as Italian sausages, pork bratwurst, saucisse de toulouse, Montbéliard, etc. |
 | 4 cups of basmati rice – white basmati rice or you can also use brown rice. |
 | 1 chopped medium-sized onion, fresh or frozen |
 | 10 oz of frozen spinach |
 | 2 large tomatoes or 1 can of whole-peeled tomatoes |
Spices, herbs and ingredients for flavor:
 | 4 cloves of crushed garlic or garlic powder |
 | 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme |
 | 1 laurier leaf |
 | 1 tablespoon of paprika |
 | 1 tablespoon of olive oil |
 | (Optional) 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper |
 | 5 cups of liquid beef stock, or a cube beef stock with water |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this Sausage and Coconut rice in the Instant Pot
- Chop the onions and tomatoes.
- Cut the sausages into 1-inch chunks. (If frozen, cook them whole and chop after pressure cooking.)
- Sauté the olive oil, onions, and crushed garlic in the Instant Pot for a couple of minutes until fragrant, then add the sausage and cook briefly.
- Add the remaining ingredients (except the coconut milk), then seal the lid.
- Cook on Manual/High Pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick release the steam once the timer ends.
- Stir in the coconut milk and let it absorb into the sausage and rice for about 5 minutes.
- Serve warm.
For a meal that is both exciting and easy, you will love this Instant Pot sausage and coconut rice recipe. An easy one pot dish, the juices from a savory sausage are mixed in with the creamy richness of coconut rice, all cooked to perfection.
The Instant Pot does the hard work, controlling the cooking with minimal effort and cleanup. It is a dish that is comforting yet full of unexpected flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress with something a little different.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 medium smoked sausages or 4 large smoked sausages eg. Montbéliard or Saucisse de Toulouse
- 2 large tomatoes or 1 can of whole-peeled tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 10 oz of frozen spinach
- 4 cups of basmati rice
- 2 cups coconut milk
Herbs and spices
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 laurier leaf
- 1 tablespoon of paprika
- 4 cloves of crushed garlic
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 5 cups of beef stock or water
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Chop the onions and tomatoes.
- Cut the sausages into one-inch chunks. (If the sausages are frozen, put them in as is, and chop them after the Instant pot cooking process finishes.)
- Add the olive oil to the Instant pot and add the chopped onions and crushed garlic.
- Saute for a couple of minutes till fragrant and then add the chopped sausage.
- Add the rest of the ingredients (except for the coconut milk) and close the instant pot.
- Cook on Manual for 5 minutes.
- After the Instant Pot timer ends, quick release the steam.
- Stir in the coconut milk into the sausage and rice, and let it absorb for about 5 minutes.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
Instant pot sausage and coconut rice is a great one pot meal, so you don’t necessarily have to serve a side. But if you do wish to, green beans or a salad with vinaigrette will be a lovely complement.
How to store it?
You can easily prepare this Instant Pot Sausage and Coconut rice in advance and leave it in the fridge. Let the pot pie cool and store it in an airtight glass container.
