Coconut Jasmine Rice

Tropically delicious Jasmine Coconut Rice garnished with cilantro and toasted coconut

Delicately fragrant, irresistibly fluffy, and infused with rich, creamy coconut flavor. Whisk your taste buds away on a culinary journey to the tropics with this simple yet luxurious twist on traditional jasmine rice. And it's ready in just 30 minutes!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Asian

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Resting Time 10

Total Time 27

Servings

Calories 387kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

2 cups jasmine rice
2 tablespoons coconut oil or melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)
1½ cups coconut milk
1 cup water or coconut water
¼ cup toasted shredded coconut (unsweetened)
cilantro or lime for serving (optional)

Instructions

Wash rice until water runs clear (3-4 times). Drain in a sieve or colander.
Add the rice to a medium pot on medium heat.
Add the coconut oil (or melted butter) and quickly stir until the rice is coated.
Then add salt, sugar, coconut milk, and water, and turn the heat to high.
Bring the rice to a boil, uncovered.
Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (10-12 minutes).
Take it off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Fluff the rice and serve it garnished with toasted coconut flakes, cilantro, and lime.

Notes

Rinse the rice well before cooking to remove excess starch, which can cause the rice to be overly sticky.
Be patient when letting the rice rest after cooking. This step lets the rice absorb any remaining liquid and become perfectly fluffy.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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