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Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice

Devashish
A fragrant Thai-inspired coconut rice made with jasmine rice and coconut milk, topped with optional toasted coconut flakes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Servings 6
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk shake the can before using
  • 2 tsp light brown sugar packed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups Jasmine rice about 13 oz., well rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut optional, lightly toasted

Instructions
 

  • Combine 2 cups water, coconut milk, sugar, and salt in large saucepan. Bring to simmer, then stir in rice.
  • Return to a gently boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Remove lid and fluff rice gently with a fork.
  • Transfer rice to a bowl; sprinkle with toasted coconut.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 424mgPotassium: 256mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
Keyword coconut milk, jasmine rice, tropical
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