Coconut Rice
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Coconut Rice
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This Coconut Rice recipe is made with only five ingredients -- rice, coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. It is the perfect savory side dish with a touch of coconut flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine white rice
- 14 ounce can canned coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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Instructions
- Start by rinsing the rice (instructions in notes). Add the rinsed rice to a rice cooker or pot. Stir in canned coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt.
- If cooking in a pot, bring the mixture to a boil. Once it boils, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook covered for 20 minutes or according to package instructions.
- If using a rice cooker, cook according to package instructions or until most of the coconut milk and water is absorbed.
- Top with fresh cilantro, toasted coconut, or sesame seeds.
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Notes
- Rinsing the rice helps to remove some of the starch, which helps to create fluffier rice. Pour the rice into a bowl and fill it with water, then swish the rice around. Drain the water, and then fill the bowl with water again and repeat 3-4 times until the water is less murky. Now it is ready to cook!
- Rice -- I suggest using jasmine rice to make this coconut rice recipe. My favorite is the Golden Star Jasmine Rice. I suggest rinsing the rice several times to remove excess starch. This is essential in this coconut rice recipe because of the addition and fat content of canned coconut milk.
- Canned Coconut Milk -- use only canned coconut milk (NOT coconut milk found in a carton in the refrigerated section). It is imperative to use canned coconut milk because it makes the fluffiest and most flavorful rice.
- Water -- it is important to use a combination of water and canned coconut milk. The rice needs water to help absorb the coconut milk.
- Sugar -- a pinch of sugar adds a touch of sweetness to the coconut rice. You can reduce or increase the sugar amount according to preference.
- Salt -- add the salt with the water and coconut milk so it infuses into the rice as it cooks.
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