Fluffy Coconut Rice (Printable View)
Creamy, aromatic coconut rice ready in 25 minutes. Perfect vegan side for curries, grilled fish, or tropical-inspired meals.
# Ingredient List:
→ Rice Base
01 - 1 cup jasmine rice or long-grain white rice
→ Coconut Cooking Liquid
02 - 1 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
03 - 1 cup water
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
→ Optional Garnish
06 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or scallions
# How to Prepare:
01 - Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well to remove excess starch.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar if using. Stir thoroughly to incorporate.
03 - Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
04 - Reduce heat to low and cover the saucepan tightly with a lid. Simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
05 - Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes to complete the steaming process.
06 - Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with toasted coconut flakes and chopped cilantro or scallions if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The coconut milk transforms ordinary rice into something creamy and luxurious without any heavy cream
- It comes together in 25 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
02 -
- Resist the urge to lift the lid while cooking—every time you do, you lose precious steam and the rice wont cook evenly
- The resting period is not optional. Those 10 minutes off the heat are what transform the rice from good to great
03 -
- Shake your coconut milk can before opening—the cream settles at the bottom and you want it well incorporated
- If the rice feels too hard after cooking, sprinkle in a tablespoon of water, cover again, and cook on low for 5 more minutes