Description
Coconut rice brings tropical paradise to your plate with creamy, fragrant grains infused with rich coconut milk. Luxurious and simple, this Caribbean-inspired side dish elevates meals with its silky texture and delicate sweetness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Coconut Rice
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups white jasmine rice
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can (about 13 ounces / 370 milliliters) unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 cup water (240 milliliters)
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer, gently swirling the grains under cold running water to remove excess starch and debris.
- Transfer the rinsed rice to a large saucepan with unsweetened coconut milk, water, and kosher salt, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Position the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a rolling boil, stirring occasionally to prevent rice from sticking to the bottom.
- Reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and allow the rice to simmer quietly for approximately 15 minutes.
- After cooking time has elapsed, remove the pan from the heat source and let the rice rest, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow steam to complete the cooking process.
- Gently uncover the saucepan and use a fork to delicately separate and fluff the rice grains, creating a light and airy texture.
- Serve the fragrant coconut rice immediately as a delightful accompaniment to your favorite main course.
Notes
- Rinse rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, creating fluffier and less sticky coconut rice with clearer grains.
- Use full-fat unsweetened coconut milk for richest flavor and creamy texture that enhances the overall dish.
- Cook rice on low heat after boiling to prevent burning and ensure even, gentle cooking throughout the grains.
- Allow rice to steam for 5 minutes after cooking, helping moisture distribute evenly and creating perfect rice consistency.
- Fluff rice with a fork instead of stirring to maintain delicate grain structure and prevent mushy texture.
- Serve immediately for best taste and temperature, pairing wonderfully with tropical or Asian-inspired main courses.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg