Are you ready to elevate your side dish game with a recipe that's both incredibly simple and mind-blowingly delicious? Our Number One Coconut Rice is not just another rice recipe - it's a tropical culinary journey that transforms ordinary jasmine rice into a creamy, fragrant masterpiece that will have your dinner guests begging for seconds. With just five ingredients and less than 30 minutes of your time, you'll create a side dish so irresistible, it might just steal the spotlight from your main course!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Caribbean
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Measure out all ingredients precisely: 1 cup jasmine rice, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear, which helps remove excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
- In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Stir gently to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
- Place the saucepan over high heat and bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover the saucepan with the lid. Allow the rice to simmer for approximately 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- After the cooking time, remove the pan from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow steam to finish cooking the rice.
- Uncover the pan and fluff the rice gently with a fork, which will help separate the grains and create a light, fluffy texture.
- Serve hot as a delicious side dish, garnishing with fresh herbs or toasted coconut flakes if desired.
Tips
- Always rinse your rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, which prevents clumping and ensures a fluffy texture.
- Use a tight-fitting lid during cooking to trap steam and create perfectly cooked rice.
- Resist the temptation to lift the lid while cooking - this releases essential steam and can disrupt the cooking process.
- Let the rice rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow for even moisture distribution.
- For extra flavor, consider toasting coconut flakes as a garnish or adding a pinch of ground cardamom to the cooking liquid.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest, most luxurious flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a less sweet version, you can reduce or omit the sugar entirely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 0mg
