Coconut Jasmine Rice (Printable)
Creamy, fragrant rice simmered in coconut milk — a versatile side for curries, grilled meats, or stir-fries.
# Ingredient List:
→ Rice
01 - 1 cup jasmine rice or long-grain white rice, rinsed
→ Liquids
02 - 1 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
03 - 3/4 cup water
→ Seasonings
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Garnishes
05 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
07 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
# Steps:
01 - Place the jasmine rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until the runoff turns completely clear. Shake off excess water and set aside.
02 - In a medium saucepan, add the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
03 - Set the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
04 - Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and immediately cover with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
05 - Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes, allowing the rice to finish steaming and absorb remaining liquid.
06 - Remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with toasted coconut flakes, chopped cilantro, and lime zest if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This rice practically cooks itself once you get it simmering, leaving you free to focus on whatever main dish youre pairing it with.
- The coconut milk transforms plain rice into something silky and aromatic with almost zero extra effort on your part.
02 -
- Lifting the lid during the 15 minute simmer is the single most common way to ruin this dish, so resist the urge no matter how good it smells.
- Letting the rice rest off the heat for the full 10 minutes is what gives you separate, fluffy grains instead of a sticky clump.
03 -
- Toast the coconut flakes in a dry skillet for about two minutes, shaking the pan constantly, until they turn golden and fragrant.
- Leftover coconut rice reheats beautifully in the microwave with a damp paper towel draped over the bowl to keep it moist.