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Coconut Rice Recipe
This coconut rice is light, fluffy and infused with 3 times the coconut thanks to my secret ingredient! It’s the divine, simple, coconutty answer to the dreaded question “What should I make?” when it comes to sides because everyone loves it! This coconut jasmine rice pairs perfectly with a practically any grilled protein, South East Asian dish, tropical dish or seafood. It can also be easily adapted to make Thai Coconut Rice, Jamaican Coconut Rice, Pineapple Coconut Rice, Coconut Lime Rice, Curry Coconut Rice - all recipes included! Plus, it’s super easy to make either on the stove or in the rice cooker!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve under running cold water until the rice water runs pretty clear. This is crucial and will take several minutes. Don’t shortcut this step or you’ll end up with gummy rice.
2
Melt the butter in a large non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Increase heat to medium-high and add the rice. Sauté for three minutes to toast the rice (this makes it fluffy).
butter1 tablespoon
3
Add the coconut milk, water, and seasonings. Bring to a simmer (wait for the middle to start to bubble, not just the edges). This can take up to five minutes, so be patient. Once simmering, give the rice a stir, cover with the lid and turn the heat down to LOW.
4
Cook on low for ⏱️ 6-10 minutes, or until the rice is al dente (it will continue to cook more in the next step), checking doneness and stirring at ⏱️ 6 minutes.
5
Give the rice ONE stir, remove from heat and rest, COVERED, for ⏱️ 10 minutes - no peaking!
6
Add cream of coconut to taste and gently stir in with a rubber spatula. Season with salt and pepper to taste (I like more salt). Garnish with toasted coconut, if using, and serve warm.
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