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Allison Crawford at The Hungry Carrot

Coconut Rice

5 from 7 votes
A super simple recipe for perfectly fluffy and flavorful coconut rice with only a few ingredients. Make this on the stove or in a rice cooker or instant pot.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean, Hawaiian, Indian, Thai
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 cup water, plus extra if needed
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 pinch salt, optional

Method
 

  1. Rinse the Jasmine rice in a strainer until the water runs clear. This will remove excess starch and make the rice fluffier and not as sticky.
  2. Heat the water, salt, and coconut milk over medium-high heat until boiling.
  3. Add the rice and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  4. If it is not tender enough, add a small amount of water and continue to simmer until the desired tenderness is acheived.
  5. Fluff with a fork and serve warm or store in the fridge for up to five days.

Notes

To cook in a rice cooker or instant pot, add the rinsed rice, 1/2 cup of water, coconut milk, and salt, and cook on the rice setting. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.