Coconut Rice Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Fluffy rice cooked in coconut milk.

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Ingredients

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1
Rinse the Rice
Place the jasmine rice in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps prevent the rice from becoming gummy.
2
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar. Stir gently to mix all the ingredients together.

3
Bring to a Boil
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Keep an eye on it to prevent it from boiling over.
4
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
5
Fluff and Serve
After the cooking time, remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Then, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve warm as a side dish or as a base for your favorite curry.