Coconut Jasmine Rice Recipe

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Fragrant jasmine rice is cooked with creamy coconut milk, chili sauce and garlic for one of the best Coconut Jasmine Rice recipes ever! 

This coconut rice is so amazingly fluffy and delicious, it is incredible served as a side dish to pretty much anything. And the smell....oh gosh the smell...it's intoxicating.

I don't know about you guys, but the smell of coconut oil and milk cooking, especially when you add a touch of garlic in there, is one of the best smells ever.

Like when we make this Coconut Milk Risotto or this nasi kunyit. The coconut milk gives the rice almost a buttery feel to it. 

It's incredibly easy to make and comes out perfect every time! It's just awesome served alongside this Thai Beef Salad or this Spicy Thai Shrimp Salad to quell the spice a bit. 

It's also great served with stir fry dishes like this Mongolian Beef or Twice Cooked Pork - or even this sous vide pork belly. It's a good accompaniment to spicy dishes like Jamaican Jerk Eggplant or this Tangerine Chicken.

You also may want to try making this Instant Pot jasmine rice for ultra easy rice!

Ingredients

Once of the best parts about this rice is there are only a few ingredients, and the rice turns out incredible. 

I use jasmine rice in this recipe, but you can use any long grain white rice if you don't have jasmine rice. It has a slightly sweet, floral aroma to it and I just love using jasmine rice. You can buy it HERE an Amazon if you don't have any (affiliate link). 

Full fat canned coconut milk is another must here. I don't like using the light version as I don't feel like it has the same richness and flavor as the regular. And we're not talking the coconut milk you buy in the milk section at the store.  You can buy it HERE on Amazon as well (affiliate link).

The other ingredients should be easy to find at your local grocery store (as are the above as well) and are listed in the recipe card.

Step by Step Instructions

Rinse the rice thoroughly under cool water. Rinsing helps to remove excess starch that can make the rice gummy. 

Heat the coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat and add the garlic. Cook until it starts to lightly brown.

Turn the heat to high and all the remaining ingredients.

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until all the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork and serve.

How to Serve Coconut Rice (Mix-ins)

What I love about rice is how versatile it is. You can literally pair it with almost anything and it will be good. Here are some great ideas:

 - Mix in some shredded coconut for a little added sweet and coconut flavor. This would go great with a curry like this Panang Curry;

 - Chop up a couple Thai chilies, jalapeno or other spicy pepper to give it a kick;

 - Add 1-2 minced shallot and some extra garlic for more flavor;

 - Serve it with avocado, cilantro and lime;

 - Mix it with black beans, chickpeas or pinto beans for a little added protein. It would also be great with shrimp. 

 - Squeeze a little lime over the top of it.

Expert Tips

1. If the coconut milk is separated in the can, pour it in a bowl and mix it up to combine the cream with the milk.
2. Once you add the rice and other ingredients, be sure to mix it well so it's combined before it boils. This keeps the rice kernels separated.

More Favorite Recipes Using Rice

• Kimchi Fried Rice;
• Chicken and Chorizo Paella;
• Chinese Fried Rice;
• Dirty Rice (this is one of my favs guys);
• Wild Rice Stuffing.

Did you try this rice? Leave a comment below and let me know what you think!

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