5 from 18 votes
Easy Light Coconut Rice
Easy Light Coconut Rice blends jasmine rice with a combination of coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt to create a subtly sweet and creamy side dish. The rice absorbs the coconut flavor during simmering, resulting in fluffy grains with a gentle tropical aroma. A sprinkling of sesame seeds on top adds optional texture and mild nutty notes, making it a complementary accompaniment for many meals.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
176 kcal
Cuisine:
Asian
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
% 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.