Description
Delicious and fragrant coconut rice made with jasmine rice, coconut milk, and a hint of sweetness. This easy recipe yields fluffy, flavorful rice that pairs perfectly with Asian-inspired dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice: Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish with shredded coconut.
Notes
- For extra fragrance, add a pandan leaf while cooking and remove before serving.
- You can use light coconut milk for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
