How to Make Coconut Rice
Here is a basic recipe for the perfect coconut jasmine rice. Not only is it super easy to make, but it's: versatile, multi-purposeful, satisfying, and tasty!
Servings 4 servings of approx ¾ cups (cooked rice)
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup canned unsweetened coconut milk use full fat or light
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse and drain rice in cold water
- Melt coconut oil in heated saucepan. Then, add in rice, coconut milk, and salt.
- Place the pot over high heat, and bring to a boil.
- Stir and reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting and cover pot tightly with the lid.
- Continue cooking for 15 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and let stand for 10 additional minutes.
- Taste and add more salt if desired. Fluff with fork and serve.
Notes
Tasty twists:
-Before, adding rice, coconut milk, and salt, add in ½ teaspoon of minced garlic with the coconut oil.
-Add fresh cilantro and lime juice.
-Add turmeric and curry powder.
-Top with sliced green onion
-Get creative.