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Thomas Baker

Coconut Rice Recipe: Delicious and Easy How-To Guide

This Coconut Rice Recipe offers a wonderfully fragrant and fluffy side dish perfect for any Asian-inspired meal. Cooking Rice With Coconut Milk infuses the jasmine rice with a subtle sweetness and richness using simple ingredients. Whether you're seeking a Coconut Cream Rice Recipe or an easy Rice Recipes Asian Simple option, this guide walks you through How To Cook Rice With Coconut Milk effortlessly.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 131
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups jasmine rice rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk full fat
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under running water until it runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Place the rinsed rice into a medium pot and add the coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt.
  3. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a rolling boil, then cover and lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
  4. Let the rice cook with the lid on for 18 minutes without lifting it, then peek to see if the liquid has fully absorbed; extend cooking up to 4 more minutes if needed.
  5. Once the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, take the pot off the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
  6. After resting, fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve warm.

Notes

  • Store any leftover rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For reheating, you can warm the rice in the oven at 300°F covered with foil after adding a few tablespoons of water, microwave with a damp paper towel over it, or gently reheat it on the stovetop with a little water added.