Coconut Jasmine Rice Dish (Print Version)

Aromatic jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk for a creamy, subtly sweet side with Southeast Asian influence.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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)

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear; drain thoroughly.
02 - In a medium saucepan, stir together rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar if using.
03 - Heat mixture over medium heat until it reaches a gentle boil.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes to absorb remaining liquid.
06 - Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The entire kitchen fills with a sweet, delicate aroma that makes everyone ask what you're cooking.
  • It transforms ordinary rice into something so creamy and aromatic it feels like the main event, not just a side dish.
  • Ready in under 30 minutes with almost no fuss, perfect for weeknight dinners or hosting.
  • Works beautifully with bold, spiced dishes because the gentle sweetness actually balances heat instead of competing with it.
02 -
  • Don't skip the rinsing step or skip the final 10-minute rest—both are what separate silky, separate grains from a starchy, sticky mess.
  • If you cook this uncovered or peek repeatedly, the liquid evaporates unevenly and you'll end up with rice that's part mushy, part undercooked.
  • Full-fat coconut milk is non-negotiable; 'lite' versions will give you rice that tastes more watery than creamy.
03 -
  • Use a saucepan with a lid that seals tightly—a loose or warped lid will let steam escape and ruin the texture of your rice.
  • The ratio of 1:1 coconut milk to water is ideal, but if you want richer rice, swap the water for more coconut milk and reduce total liquid slightly since coconut milk is thicker than water.
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