Coconut Jasmine Rice Delight (Printer View)

Aromatic jasmine rice simmered in creamy coconut milk for a subtly sweet, flavorful side.

# Components:

→ Rice

01 - 1 cup jasmine rice

→ Liquids

02 - 1 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
03 - 1 cup water

→ Seasonings

04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

# Method:

01 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain thoroughly.
02 - In a medium saucepan, mix rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and optional sugar.
03 - Place saucepan over medium heat and bring mixture to a gentle boil.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes without stirring.
05 - Remove from heat and let rice sit covered for 10 minutes to absorb remaining liquid.
06 - Gently fluff rice with a fork before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The rice becomes infused with subtle sweetness and creaminess without tasting heavy or overdone.
  • It's genuinely foolproof, even when you're juggling multiple dishes, because the timing is forgiving and honest.
  • This works as the perfect bridge between bold curry dishes and grilled proteins, never competing for attention.
02 -
  • Lifting that lid before the 15 minutes are up releases steam and ruins the whole chemistry; I learned this the hard way and ended up with half-cooked rice.
  • Rinsing the rice genuinely changes the outcome from mushy to perfectly separate grains, and it's the step most people skip.
  • Full-fat coconut milk makes an actual difference here—lite versions leave you wondering why you bothered.
03 -
  • For maximum fragrance, warm your coconut milk gently before combining it with the rice so everything comes together at a similar temperature.
  • Save your best jasmine rice for this recipe because the quality of the rice becomes even more obvious when it's cooked this simply.
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