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Coconut Rice

A creamy and fragrant dish that brings comfort and nostalgia, this Coconut Rice recipe is perfect for enhancing any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Side Dish
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Calories: 190
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice Can be substituted with basmati or sticky rice.
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 0.5 cup coconut milk Full-fat coconut milk is recommended for richness.
  • 1.5 Tbsp sugar Adjust based on preference; can use alternatives.
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt Scant measure.
  • 1 piece pandan leaf Optional, for an aromatic touch.
  • to taste amount toasted dried coconut Optional, for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine water, coconut milk, sugar, salt, and pandan leaf in the pot of your rice cooker and stir well.
  2. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until it runs mostly clear, then drain well.
Cooking
  1. Add the rinsed rice to the rice cooker pot and give it a gentle stir.
  2. Let the rice cooker cook the rice, then allow it to rest for about 10 minutes after cooking.
Serving
  1. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with toasted coconut if desired.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze portions for up to 3 months.