Easy Coconut Rice
Quick and easy to make, this coconut rice recipe is a perfect accompaniment to many Thai and Indian dishes.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 2cups Thai jasmine-scented white rice
- 2cups coconut milk (good-quality)
- 1 ¾cups water
- ½teaspoon salt
- ½teaspoon coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Rub the oil over the bottom of a deep-sided pot.Step 3
Place the rice in the pot along with the coconut milk, salt, and water. Set over medium-high to high heat and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally to keep rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.Step 4
Once the liquid has begun to gently bubble, stop stirring, and reduce the heat to low, achieving a constant simmer.Step 5
Cover tightly with a lid and let simmer 15 to 20 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.Step 6
Check doneness by pulling the rice aside with a fork. If there is still a good amount of liquid left, steam for a few minutes longer. If the liquid is gone, turn off the heat.Step 7
With the heat off, leave the covered pot on the hot burner for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until you're ready to eat.Step 8
When you're ready to serve, fluff the rice with a fork or chopsticks . Taste-test for salt, adding a little more if needed. Enjoy the rice with your favorite dishes.