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A bowl of coconut rice garnished with a lime wedge and a sprig of parsley.

Easy Coconut Rice

Learn how to make coconut rice with this easy, foolproof recipe! Perfectly fluffy, fragrant, and made with just 5 simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup jasmine rice or long-grain rice
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk full-fat or light
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional, for a subtle sweetness

Method
 

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar. Stir well.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for another 10 minutes to steam and fluff up.
  6. Fluff with a fork and serve warm!

Video

Notes

• Use Full-Fat Coconut Milk for maximum creaminess, or light coconut milk for a lighter side dish.
• Rinsing your rice is key to keeping the grains separate and preventing a sticky texture.