Coconut Jasmine Rice

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Rinsing Time

    3 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    5 cups

  • Calories

    491 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Thai

Coconut Jasmine Rice

Jasmine rice soaks up that rich coconut milk while lemongrass and cardamom throw down just enough punch to keep things exciting without overpowering your curry!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 stalk lemongrass
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3 lime leaves optional
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 400 ml. coconut milk full-fat
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar coconut sugar, or palm sugar

Optional Garnishes:

  • cilantro leaves
  • Unsweetened grated coconut
  • scallions thinly sliced
  • Thai basil leaves
  • perilla leaves
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Instructions

  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well in a wire mesh strainer.
  2. Remove any dry external leaves from the lemongrass, cut it into 3 inch sections, and bash the lemongrass firmly with the side of a heavy cleaver or knife. -This will help the lemongrass to please its oils to the rice when cooked.
  3. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the lime leaves, lemongrass, and cardamom stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the drained rice and stir for 2 minutes to coat evenly with the oil.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar. Stir briefly to combine.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer for 23-25 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Discard the lime leaves and lemongrass. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
  8. Garnish with cilantro, coconut scallions, or Thai basil, if using. Serve warm.

Notes

  • 🔥 Rinse It For Reals:
  • 🔥
  • Run that rice under cold water until it’s crystal clear—no shortcuts, no excuses. This ditches excess starch so you don’t end up with a pot of glue. And don’t just drain it—really drain it. Wet rice hitting the pan = clumpy, tragic grains.
  • ⏳ Fluff and Tough with My Afro Puffs:
  • When the rice is done, don’t go diving in with a spoon just yet. Let it sit, covered, for five minutes. This is a great way to tighten up the grains so you get fluffy, separate rice instead of a steamy rice blob.
  • 🥥 Full-Fatty Bombalatty:
  • 🥥
  • Light coconut milk? Nah. Go full-fat or go home. It makes the rice rich, creamy, and sturdy enough to roll with bold, spicy dishes like an absolute boss.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 491kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 370mg (15%) Potassium 314mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 0.1IU (0%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 491 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 491kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 370mg 15%
Potassium 314mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 0.1IU 0%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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