Coconut Rice Recipe

Coconut rice recipe is a soft, fragrant, and flavorful rice dish made by cooking rice in rich coconut milk. This easy coconut rice has a slightly sweet aroma and creamy texture that pairs perfectly with curries, grilled meats, seafood, or vegetables. It is a popular side dish in many Asian and tropical cuisines. Discover more flavorful recipes like Coconut Rice Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk, well shaken
• 1 ¼ cups water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Directions

• Rinse the jasmine rice in cold water until the water runs clear.
• In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt.
• Stir the mixture well until the sugar dissolves.
• Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
• Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low.
• Cook for about 11 minutes without disturbing.
• Turn off the heat and let the rice steam, covered, for 10 more minutes.
• Remove the lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork.
• Stir in coconut oil for extra flavor.
• Serve warm as a side dish.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Servings: 4
• Yield: 4 servings