Coconut Jasmine Rice Delight (Print Version)

Aromatic jasmine rice simmered in creamy coconut milk for a subtly sweet, flavorful side dish.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold running water until clear; drain thoroughly.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar if using. Stir to blend evenly.
03 - Heat over medium flame until mixture comes to a gentle boil.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
05 - Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes to absorb remaining liquid.
06 - Fluff rice gently with a fork before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary rice into something that tastes like you spent hours on it, but honestly takes less time than scrolling through your phone.
  • The subtle sweetness and creamy texture make it the perfect partner for almost any Asian-inspired meal without stealing the spotlight from what it's served alongside.
02 -
  • Don't skip the rinsing step or peek under the lid before the 15 minutes are up; both feel like shortcuts but they're actually what separates perfectly fluffy rice from dense, mushy disappointment.
  • The 10-minute rest after cooking is not optional—it's when the magic happens and the rice finishes cooking gently in its own steam, becoming tender rather than broken apart.
03 -
  • If your kitchen runs cold or your stove's heat is uneven, you might need to extend the simmering time by a few minutes—just listen for the gentle simmer to slow and keep your lid on so you're not losing steam.
  • The secret that changed everything for me was realizing that the water-to-rice ratio matters less than you'd think as long as you respect the resting period; that final 10 minutes of stillness is where rice transforms from cooked into actually delicious.
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