Coconut Jasmine Rice Delight (Printable)

Aromatic jasmine rice cooked with creamy coconut milk for a subtly sweet, fragrant side.

# 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 Steps:

01 - Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear; drain thoroughly.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar if using. Stir gently to mix.
03 - Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat and allow the rice to sit, covered, for 10 minutes to absorb remaining liquid.
06 - Gently fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy texture comes naturally from coconut milk—no butter or cream needed, yet it tastes indulgent.
  • It's ready in under 30 minutes and requires just one pot, making weeknight cooking actually manageable.
  • The subtle sweetness and fragrance transform simple rice into something that tastes like it took hours to develop.
02 -
  • The resting period after cooking is not optional—it's what transforms mushy rice into distinct, tender grains that hold their shape.
  • Never skip rinsing the jasmine rice; I learned this the hard way when I made it once without rinsing and ended up with a gluey side dish that no amount of fluffing could save.
03 -
  • For extra aroma, add 1–2 pandan leaves or a small piece of ginger while cooking and remove them before serving.
  • For richer flavor, replace the water entirely with additional coconut milk, though this makes it heavier and more suited to lighter main courses.
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