Fluffy Coconut Rice (Printable)
Creamy, aromatic coconut rice ready in 25 minutes. Perfect tropical side for curries and grilled dishes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Rice
01 - 1 cup jasmine rice or long-grain white rice
→ Coconut Mixture
02 - 1 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
03 - 1 cup water
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
→ Garnish
06 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or scallions
# Directions:
01 - Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly to remove excess starch.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar if using. Stir well to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid during cooking to ensure proper steaming.
05 - Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes to complete the steaming process and achieve fluffy texture.
06 - Gently fluff the rice with a fork. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with toasted coconut flakes and chopped cilantro or scallions if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The coconut milk creates this incredible creaminess without making the rice heavy or mushy
- It comes together in 25 minutes but tastes like something you would order at a restaurant
02 -
- If you use light coconut milk, the rice will turn out disappointingly bland and slightly dry
- Lifting the lid during cooking adds 5 minutes to your time and ruins the texture, so just dont do it
03 -
- Toasting coconut flakes in a dry pan for just 2 minutes makes a huge difference in flavor
- If the rice feels too sticky after cooking, spread it on a baking sheet to cool slightly before fluffing