Fluffy Coconut Rice (Printable Version)
Creamy coconut rice that's perfectly fluffy and fragrant. Ready in 25 minutes with simple ingredients.
# What You 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
# How to Make It:
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 incorporate all ingredients.
03 - Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
04 - Reduce heat to low and cover the saucepan tightly with a lid. Simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid to ensure proper steam cooking.
05 - Remove from heat and let the rice sit covered for 10 minutes. This resting period allows the rice to finish steaming and become fluffy.
06 - Gently fluff the rice with a fork to separate grains. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with toasted coconut flakes and fresh cilantro or scallions if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The coconut milk transforms ordinary rice into something creamy and luxurious without any heavy cream
- It pairs with practically anything from spicy curries to simple grilled fish
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- Never lift the lid while the rice is simmering or you will lose the steam that cooks the rice evenly
- Letting it rest off the heat is just as important as the cooking time itself
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- Toasting the coconut flakes in a dry pan for 2 minutes before garnishing brings out their natural oils and adds crunch
- Make a double batch and freeze portions in freezer bags for those nights when you cannot even think about cooking