Coconut Rice
This easy coconut rice recipe is a sweet dish you'll love! Spruce up your next batch of rice with this quick and easy Coconut Rice recipe. It's so tasty with a creamy flavor and crunchy with toasted coconut flakes topping. The perfect side dish to your favorite grilled meat or seafood.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup desiccated coconut, unsweetened
- 2 cups Jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- green onions, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a pan over medium heat, add coconut flakes. Cook, stirring regularly, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned and aromatic. Immediately remove from pan and set aside.
- 2
Under running water, rinse the rice a few times until water runs clear. Drain well.
- 3
In a pot with a tight-fitting lid, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Stir gently to disperse.
- 4
Over medium heat, bring to a boil uncovered. Lower heat, cover, and continue to cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- 5
Let sit, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.
- 6
With a fork, gently fluff rice and transfer to a serving platter. Top with green onions and toasted coconut. Serve hot.