Easy Coconut Rice Recipe

This Coconut Rice is a recipe to use when you need to add a little tropical twist to your weeknight dinner!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Coconut Rice

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 364kcal

Author Dana DeVolk

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
1 cup Jasmine rice
Boil water and coconut milk in a medium saucepan.
¾ cups water, 14 ounces coconut milk
When water and coconut milk is at a full boil, add rice.
Cover and turn to medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
Remove from the heat for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

Rinse the Rice: Rinse under cool running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch for fluffy rice.
Use Full-Fat Coconut Milk: It provides the best coconut flavor and creaminess.
Watch the Heat: Keep at medium heat to prevent the coconut milk from scorching.
Don’t Skip Resting: Let the rice sit off the heat for 10 minutes to finish steaming.
Adjust Liquid Ratios: If you find the rice too sticky, use a little less water next time.
Experiment with Add-ins: Feel free to get creative with spices or herbs to make it your own recipe.