Easy Thai Coconut Rice Recipe
Easy Thai coconut rice recipe with jasmine rice and coconut milk. Lightly sweet, creamy, and full of natural coconut fragrance.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- medium saucepan with lid
- rice paddle
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear to remove excess starch and keep the texture fluffy.
- In a medium pot, combine the rinsed rice with coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir briefly to mix.
- Cover with a lid and bring to a gentle simmer over low heat. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed, and the rice is tender.
- Turn off the heat and let it sit, covered, for another 10 minutes to finish steaming.
- Fluff with a rice paddle and serve warm as a fragrant side dish.
Notes
- Use the nutrition card in this recipe as a guideline.
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg
