Coconut Rice
This easy Coconut Rice is fluffy, fragrant, and full of subtle coconut flavor. Made with jasmine rice and unsweetened coconut milk, it’s a simple side dish that pairs beautifully with a wide variety of meals.
Servings: 6
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups Jasmine rice
- 13.5 ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 ¾ cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 lime juiced
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over MEDIUM heat. Add the sugar and stir for a minute or until dissolved. Add the rice and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted. Add the coconut milk, water, and salt. Increase heat to HIGH and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to LOW, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir and fluff the rice then, stir in the lime juice and cilantro, if using.
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Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg