Take a culinary trip to Thailand with this fragrant and flavorful Spicy Coconut Shrimp recipe—all made in your rice cooker! This dish combines tender shrimp, creamy coconut milk, Thai spices, and jasmine rice, creating a rich and aromatic meal that’s ready with minimal effort and cleanup. With a perfect blend of spice, sweetness, and creaminess, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Welcome to my 14 Days “One Pot Around the World Series” where I will show you how I cook international cuisines with just a rice cooker! With minimal prep and cleanup, these one-pot rice cooker recipes are perfect for busy weeknights. Just toss in your ingredients, press a button, and let your rice cooker do the work.
Why Use a Rice Cooker?
Rice cookers are surprisingly versatile and perfect for creating easy, low-effort meals. Unlike the stovetop, a rice cooker offers an automated cooking process that’s perfect for cooking pasta evenly without needing constant stirring or adjusting heat levels.
Day 7: Thailand: Spicy Coconut Shrimp
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup of rice
- 2 Serrano pepper, chopped
- 1/4 onion, chopped
- 2 slices of ginger
- 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
Shrimp and marinate
- 10 shrimps
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp Shaoxing Wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
Base:
- 1/2 cup Chicken Stock
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 4 basil leaves, chopped
Steps:
- Mix soup base ingredients together in a bowl
- Cut all the vegetables into small cubes, I did 1/3 inch for my toddlers, but you can cut it bigger if you desire
- Wash 3/4 cup of rice and add them to the pot
- Clean and Devein shrimp
- Dry and marinate shrimp
- Add cubed vegetables and the marinated shrimp on top of the rice
- Add soup base
- Cover the lid and turn on the cooker to regular rice mode
- Once the machine beeps and everything is cooked, mix them, and enjoy!
Tips for Success
- Adjust the heat: adjust the amount of serrano pepper according to your liking
- Rice texture: Jasmine rice works best here, but if using another type of rice, adjust the liquid accordingly.
- Add vegetables: Snow peas, spinach, or green beans can be added with the shrimp for extra color and nutrients.
Enjoy!
This one-pot Thai Spicy Coconut Shrimp is an easy way to bring a taste of Thailand to your table. Creamy, spicy, and aromatic, it’s a true treat for the senses. Enjoy every delicious bite!
Rice Cooker Spicy Coconut Shrimp
Equipment
- Rice cooker
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ¾ cup rice
- 2 serrano pepper chopped
- ¼ onion chopped
- 2 slices ginger
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
Shrimp and marinate
- 10 shrimps
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp Shaoxing Wine
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp ginger powder
Soup Base:
- ½ cup Chicken Stock
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 4 basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- Mix soup base ingredients together in a bowl
- Cut all the vegetables into small cubes, I did 1/3 inch for my toddlers, but you can cut it bigger if you desire
- Wash 3/4 cup of rice and add them to the pot
- Clean and Devein shrimp
- Dry and marinate shrimp
- Add cubed vegetables and the marinated shrimp on top of the rice
- Add soup base
- Cover the lid and turn on the cooker to regular rice mode
- Once the machine beeps and everything is cooked, mix them, and enjoy
