Description
This Coconut Rice recipe offers a fragrant and creamy side dish made by cooking jasmine rice in full-fat coconut milk. Perfectly tender with a delicate coconut flavor, it can be customized with lime juice, cilantro, and crunchy cashews for extra zest and texture, making it an ideal complement to a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long grain jasmine rice, rinsed
- 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
Optional Additions
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- Chopped cashews, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a pot, combine the rinsed jasmine rice and the full can of coconut milk. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer: Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Rest the Rice: Remove the pot from the heat but keep it covered. Let the rice sit undisturbed for 10 minutes to finish steaming and ensure fluffiness.
- Fluff and Season: After resting, fluff the rice gently with a fork. If desired, stir in the sea salt, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Serve: Transfer the rice to a serving dish and sprinkle chopped cashews on top. Serve warm as a delightful side dish to your favorite meals.
Notes
- For fluffier rice with a milder coconut flavor, replace the 14-ounce can of coconut milk with a mixture of ¾ cup coconut milk and ¾ cup water.
- Rinsing the rice before cooking removes excess starch for better texture.
- Adding lime juice and zest brightens the flavor profile, complementing many Asian or tropical-inspired dishes.
- Cashews add a lovely crunch and nutty flavor, but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
