Creamy Coconut Jasmine Rice (Printable)
Fluffy jasmine rice simmered in rich coconut milk, creating a fragrant and creamy Southeast Asian side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Rice
01 - 1 cup jasmine rice or basmati rice
→ Liquids
02 - 1 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
03 - 1 cup water
→ Seasoning
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon sugar, optional for enhanced flavor
→ Garnish
06 - 2 tablespoons shredded toasted coconut
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
# Directions:
01 - Place the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly under cold running water until the runoff turns completely clear, removing excess surface starch.
02 - Transfer the rinsed rice to a medium saucepan. Pour in the coconut milk and water, then add the salt and sugar. Stir gently to combine all components evenly.
03 - Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Immediately reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until all liquid has been absorbed and the grains are tender.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the rice to rest with the lid on for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff gently with a fork to separate the grains.
05 - Sprinkle with shredded toasted coconut and chopped fresh cilantro just before serving for added texture and brightness.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It takes exactly one pot and zero culinary training to make something that tastes like it came from a professional kitchen.
- The creamy coconut flavor pairs with almost anything from fiery curries to a simple fried egg on a Tuesday night.
02 -
- Resist every urge to lift the lid while the rice simmers because escaping steam means undercooked grains and there is no fixing that halfway through.
- Shaking the can of coconut milk before measuring prevents surprises because separated coconut milk will give you uneven flavor and random pockets of fat.
03 -
- Toast the raw rice in a spoonful of coconut oil for two minutes before adding liquids and you will get a subtle nutty depth that makes people think you spent hours on this.
- If you want to use brown rice increase the water by half a cup and plan for about 40 minutes of cooking time but the chewy result is absolutely worth the wait.