Coconut Rice
Coconut Rice made with jasmine rice and coconut milk. Fluffy, flavorful, and perfect with chicken, seafood, or tropical dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 can (14 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, optional
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon toasted coconut, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
- In a medium saucepan (with a tight fitting lid), combine the rice, coconut milk, water, sugar (if using), and salt.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, garnish with toasted coconut, and serve.