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Coconut jasmine rice in a bowl with coconut and cilantro on top.
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5 from 10 votes

Coconut Jasmine Rice

Easy side dish of jasmine rice cooked on the stove top in coconut milk and topped with toasted coconut - perfect with curry.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Thai inspired
Servings: 4
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cups Jasmine rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 15 oz coconut milk unsweetened
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut unsweetened
  • cilantro or lime for serving optional

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice in cold water.
  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Melt the butter. Add brown sugar, coconut, and rice. Cook, stirring, for a minute or two, until covered in butter and sugar has melted.
  • Add the coconut milk and water. Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Turn the heat down, add the lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or so or according to your package instructions.
  • Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. (Don't peek!)
  • Fluff rice and serve with cilantro and a small squeeze of lime juice if you like.

Notes

I use unsweetened coconut flakes in this recipe and full-fat coconut milk.
Make sure to rinse the rice well.

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g