This creamy coconut jasmine rice is the perfect companion for teriyaki, stir fry, and just about any rice bowl combination. Easy to make, only five ingredients, and turns out perfect every time!
If you are looking for a rice side dish to serve with stir fry's, teriyaki or curry, this coconut rice is it!
Takes only 20 minutes to make and turns out so soft, creamy, and full of coconut flavor. Once you make it, I'm certain you'll choose this over plain rice every time!
This rice goes great with dishes like my beef and veggies bowls, or this coconut chickpea curry with spinach and mushrooms.
Making flavored rice is a great way to elevate your dishes. If you like taking plain rice up a notch give this cilantro lime rice or a fried rice on a Blackstone griddle a try.
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🥥Ingredients
Jasmine Rice: This is the preferred rice for this recipe. If regular long grain white rice is used, the ingredient ratio will need to be altered. Basmati rice is a great substitute and does not require the ratio to be changed.
Canned Coconut Milk: Unsweetened with the full fat. Do not use a lite version.
Light Brown Sugar: This is optional but does add a little more sweetness to the rice. It can be left out, you can use as much or little as you like, or even substituted for honey.
See full information on ingredients and quantities in the recipe card.
💡Tips to Make it Better
- Rinse Rice: Before cooking the rice, rinse in a fine mesh strainer with cool water.
- Leave The Lid On: Make sure to leave the lid on during the entire cooking time.
- Fluff With A Fork: When the rice is done, use a fork to mix it up before serving.
- Add In Fresh Herbs: Depending on the dish this rice is being paired with, add in some fresh basil, parsley, mint or cilantro.
🍚How to Make
Use a pot that is at least 3 quarts to make this rice.
Step 1: Start off by rinsing the rice in a fine mesh strainer. Set aside.
Step 2: In a 3 quart or larger pot add in the water, canned coconut milk, brown sugar and kosher salt. Mix well. (Image 1).
Step 3: Warm over medium-high heat while mixing to fully incorporate the cream from the coconut milk and dissolve the sugar and salt. Bring to a boil. (Image 2).
Step 4: Once boiling, and completely smooth, add in the jasmine rice and stir. (Image 3).
Step 5: Bring back to a gentle boil then reduce the heat down to low, cover with a lid and cook for 15-18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is fully cooked. (Image 4).
Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
Serve warm.
🍽Ways to Serve
This rice can easily be enhanced by adding in fresh produce or served with something from the grill. Here are some ways to serve this rice:
- Fresh Herbs: Basil, cilantro, mint or parsley
- Avocado
- Mango or this mango pineapple salsa
- Grilled shrimp, salmon, chicken
- Teriyaki
- Beef and veggie rice bowls
❓Recipe FAQs
Jasmine rice does not need to soak but it does turn out better when it is rinsed first. Just place the rice in a fine mesh strainer and run water over until the water is clear.
Coconut rice is made with coconut milk and has a sweet taste to it. The coconut flavor is not overpowering at all and add a nice creamy texture to it. C
Yes you can! Just make sure the rice is completely cool and then transfer to a freezer safe, airtight container. Try to make sure to remove as much air as possible.
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📋Recipe
Coconut Jasmine Rice
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 14oz Can Coconut Milk - Unsweetened, See Notes
- 1 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar - Optional. See Notes.
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 Cups Jasmine Rice
Instructions
- Start off by rinsing the rice in a fine mesh strainer. Set aside.
- In a 3 quart or larger pot add in the water, canned coconut milk, brown sugar and kosher salt.
- Warm over medium-high heat while mixing to fully incorporate the cream from the coconut milk and dissolve the sugar and salt. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, and completely smooth, add in the jasmine rice and stir.
- Bring back to a gentle boil then reduce the heat down to low, cover with a lid and cook for 15-18 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve warm.
Notes
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- Rinse rice: Before cooking the rice, rinse in a fine mesh strainer with cool water.
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- Leave the lid on: Make sure to leave the lid on during the entire cooking time.
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- Fluff with a fork: When the rice is done, use a fork to mix it up before serving.
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- Add in fresh herbs: Depending on the dish this rice is being paired with, add in some fresh basil, parsley, mint or cilantro.
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