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Coconut Rice Recipe

Coconut rice is a fragrant, creamy dish that effortlessly brings the essence of the tropics to your table, making it the perfect complement to a variety of meals.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup jasmine rice uncooked and rinsed
  • 1 14-ounce can of full-fat coconut milk*
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt optional
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime optional
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro optional
  • Chopped cashews optional

Method
 

  1. In a medium-sized pot, pour in the rinsed jasmine rice and coconut milk. Set the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to low, and allow the rice to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is fully absorbed.
  2. After cooking, take the pot off the heat and leave it covered for an additional 10 minutes to let the rice rest. Afterward, fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains.
  3. If desired, stir in the sea salt, lime juice, and zest for added flavor. Toss in the chopped cilantro for a burst of freshness, and sprinkle with chopped cashews for a delightful crunch. This coconut rice is perfect as a side dish or as a flavorful base for your favorite recipes.

Notes

For a lighter, fluffier rice with a subtle hint of coconut, try mixing coconut milk with water. Use 3/4 cup of water and 3/4 cup of coconut milk instead of the full can.

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