Ingredients (~8 servings)
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk, shaken
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
Combine Coconut Milk, Water, Salt and Sugar
In a medium saucepan, stir together the coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat – this usually takes ~3-4 minutes.
The coconut milk might look separated at first but it’ll come together once it heats up.
Add Rice and Cook Until Tender
Stir in the rinsed rice and return to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook for ~18 minutes.
You’ll know it’s done when the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
Fluff and Rest Before Serving
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
Turn off the heat but leave the pan on the hot burner for another 2-3 minutes.
This final rest helps the rice finish steaming and prevents it from being sticky.
Coconut Rice
I grew up on plain white rice but this is way better – it’s barely sweet, super fluffy, and takes the same amount of time. You’ll probably start making this instead of regular rice once you try it.
Ingredients
Ingredients (~8 servings)
- 1 can coconut milk 14 oz, shaken
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 cups long-grain white rice rinsed
Instructions
- Combine coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Stir in rinsed rice and return to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18 minutes.
- Remove lid and fluff rice with a fork.
- Let sit on hot burner for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
Shake coconut milk can before using to ensure even mixing.
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