Description
Thai Coconut Rice is the kind of easy recipe that turns a simple meal into something special. This fluffy jasmine rice is cooked with rich coconut milk for a lightly creamy, fragrant side dish that fits perfectly into quick breakfast prep, easy dinner plans, healthy snack bowls, and everyday food ideas. It is one of those versatile breakfast ideas and dinner ideas that tastes amazing with curry, grilled chicken, shrimp, vegetables, or as part of an easy recipe lineup for busy nights.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 1/4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes
4 lime wedges
Instructions
1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
2. Add the coconut milk, water, salt, sugar, and coconut oil to a medium saucepan and stir to combine.
3. Stir in the rinsed rice and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and cook for 15 to 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
6. Fluff the rice gently with a fork, then stir in the fresh lime juice.
7. Top with chopped cilantro, toasted coconut flakes, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Rinsing the rice well helps keep the grains fluffy instead of sticky.
Full-fat coconut milk gives the best rich texture and flavor.
Letting the rice rest after cooking is important for tender, evenly finished grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 302mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg