Coconut Jasmine Rice is delicious, flavorful, aromatic, light, and fluffy. It's easy to make, only needs a few ingredients, can be done in half an hour, and the recipe is perfect to go with your favorite meat dishes and sauces.
Why choose coconut jasmine rice?
You will love preparing and eating coconut jasmine rice because of its rich flavors and texture.
Aromatic Smell
The amazing jasmine aroma of this dish not only infuses your kitchen while cooking but also makes every forkful tasty and delicious.
Creamy Flavor
The rich flavor of the coconut milk adds richness and a creamy texture that blends well with the long aromatic grains of the jasmine rice. If you enjoy coconut milk, then you will definitely fall in love with this coconut jasmine rice recipe.
Easy to make
This coconut jasmine rice recipe is perfect because it's easy to follow and can be done in thirty minutes. This makes it an ideal dish to prepare when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.
Perfect side
Coconut jasmine rice can be eaten with almost anything and is the perfect side for meat dishes, gravies, and savory sauces. There's no need to throw out the extra curry or brown stew sauces that you have in your kitchen. Just add a dollop or two with some fresh vegetables to some of this creamy rice, and you won't even miss the meat.
Ingredients you'll need to make coconut jasmine rice
This easy coconut Jasmine rice recipe only needs six ingredients. Let's take a look at what you'll need to grab from your pantry or add to your grocery list.
Water
Salt
Granulated sugar
Thyme
Ingredient notes for coconut jasmine rice
Now that we have covered the ingredients needed to make this flavorful and aromatic jasmine rice, let's look at them and see how they work together to create this delicious dish.
Jasmine rice
Jasmine rice is ideal for making coconut rice because of the flavor profile and the texture of the grains after they have been cooked. Basmati rice or any other long-grain rice may be used for this recipe with slight adjustments in the water-to-rice ratio.
Canned coconut milk
The coconut milk gives the jasmine rice a rich, milky flavor and creamy texture. Canned coconut milk is used in the recipe, but you could also substitute it with powdered milk and more water or your very own homemade coconut milk if you want to do things the old-fashioned way.
Water
Water is key in this recipe because it allows the rice to absorb the coconut milk.
Salt, sugar, and thyme
I always like adding a little touch of sugar to my rice dishes. It's like a secret ingredient that takes the flavors to a whole new level. Only a little bit of salt is needed to lift the flavors of the coconut cream and the jasmine rice. I love the aroma and taste that thyme adds to my rice dishes, and that's why you see it here on the ingredients list.
The great thing about these three ingredients is that you may include or omit them based on your personal preference. Thanks to the creaminess of the coconut milk and the flavor of the jasmine rice, you will not end up with a bland pot of rice.
How to cook coconut jasmine rice
If you are used to cooking rice dishes, then you may realize there are only a few differences with cooking coconut jasmine rice.
If you haven't mastered cooking rice, there's no need to worry. Cooking coconut jasmine rice is not difficult, and as soon as you go through these easy-to-follow instructions, you'll realize that. In this section, three easy steps are given to help you organize your chain of thoughts and help you to prepare this deliciously creamy meal. The cooking directions and detailed ingredients are provided on a recipe card below.
Step 1
Wash and drain the rice and thyme
The first thing that you will need to do to cook your coconut jasmine rice is to wash the rice. You just need to place the rice in the pot you'll use to cook it or another container and wash it a few times. You'll repeat washing until the water is clear. Drain any excess water from the rice by placing it in a large fine-mesh sieve. While you are at the sink, you may also go ahead and wash the sprig of thyme that will be used in the pot.
Step 2
Cook rice
Place the jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, sugar, and thyme in the pot, place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Once the pot has started boiling, turn the heat down to low and continue cooking with the lid of the pot on for about 20 minutes. Remove the lid from the pot and continue cooking the coconut jasmine rice for another five minutes, then remove it from the heat.
Step 3
Fluff and serve
After removing the coconut jasmine rice from the heat, use a fork to fluff the grains and then serve.
Q&A for coconut Jasmine rice
Can I use another type of rice?
If you don't have jasmine rice or prefer to use another type of rice, then you may do so. Coconut rice is great with any long-grain rice or basmati rice. You may also use parboiled rice, but the lightness of the rice grains and the flavor of the rice may be a little different.
Can I use other fresh herbs?
I use thyme, which is optional, but you may use other herbs and spices to cook or garnish this dish. Just make sure to use them in moderation so that they don't overpower the flavor of the coconut cream or the jasmine rice.
What if I don't have canned coconut milk?
Canned coconut milk is very rich and creamy, but you may substitute it with a mixture of powdered coconut and water. You may also blend and juice your own coconut and use the homemade milk.
Recipe tips for coconut jasmine rice
Wash the rice
Washing the rice is important to get rid of excess starch and prevent your coconut jasmine rice from being too sticky. Rinsing also helps to get rid of other things that may be in the rice.
Don't stir while cooking
There's no need to constantly stir your rice as it cooks. To ensure the jasmine rice grains come out perfect without breaking or turning mushy, only mix the ingredients together before cooking and toss after removing the pot from the heat.
Serving ideas for coconut jasmine rice
Some serving ideas for coconut jasmine rice include chicken, fish, beef, steamed vegetables, and fresh vegetable salads.
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I hope that you enjoy making this creamy coconut jasmine rice, which is very easy to prepare and can be done in thirty minutes.
