Coconut Jasmine Rice Delight (Printable Version)

Aromatic jasmine rice simmered in creamy coconut milk for a subtly sweet, flavorful side dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 1 cup jasmine rice

→ Liquids

02 - 1 cup full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk
03 - 1 cup water

→ Seasonings

04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly under cold water until runoff is clear, then drain completely.
02 - In a medium saucepan, mix rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and optional sugar until combined.
03 - Place saucepan over medium heat and bring mixture to a gentle boil.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
05 - Remove from heat and allow rice to rest, covered, for 10 minutes to fully absorb the liquid.
06 - Gently fluff the cooked rice with a fork before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms a humble side dish into something that tastes like you spent hours on it, even though you didn't.
  • The coconut milk creates this subtle sweetness that makes people ask what you did differently.
  • It actually gets better as it cools, so you can make it ahead without stress.
02 -
  • If you lift that lid before 15 minutes, steam escapes and your rice won't cook evenly—I learned this the messy way.
  • Full-fat coconut milk is non-negotiable; lite versions will make it taste more like regular rice than something special.
03 -
  • Use a tight-fitting lid, not one that shifts around; the seal is what makes this work without constant monitoring.
  • If you want even more coconut depth, replace the water entirely with additional coconut milk, though the rice becomes richer and a touch heavier.
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