Easy Light Coconut Rice
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
18 mins
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Total Time
23 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
176 kcal
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Cuisine
Asian
Easy Light Coconut Rice
Description
Easy Light Coconut Rice uses jasmine rice cooked in a mixture of coconut milk and water enhanced with sugar and salt to balance flavors. The rice is simmered covered on low heat until tender and fully absorbed the liquid, with an additional resting period to allow steaming and fluffing. Topping with sesame seeds is optional, contributing subtle crunch and aroma.
The resulting rice is moist and tender with a light sweetness and creamy mouthfeel from the coconut milk. It pairs well with dishes that benefit from a mild, slightly sweet component such as Asian-inspired meals, curries, or grilled proteins. The use of light coconut milk gives the dish a less rich but still distinctive coconut flavor.
This recipe is straightforward and requires just a saucepan and gentle attention to heat and timing for ideal doneness. Letting the rice sit covered after cooking ensures fluffy separation without being mushy.
Ingredients
- 1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk regular works fine too, it is just more creamy and sweet, light
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice uncooked
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds , optional
Instructions
- Combine the coconut milk, water, sugar and salt in a saucepan with a cover.
- Mix to combine the salt and the sugar.
- Add in the rice and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 18 minutes.
- Turn off the burner and let it sit untouched for five minutes.
- Remove cover and using a large spoon scrape the layers gently until the rice is all fluffed.
- Top with sesame seeds, optional.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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