Creamy Coconut Rice
Fluffy rice cooked in coconut milk with a touch of sugar and salt—no added fat needed. This tropical side is ready in under 20 minutes and pairs with anything.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 4g
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups rice (white or jasmine)
- 1.5 cups coconut milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Rinse rice in cold water until water runs clear, then drain well.
- 2
Pour coconut milk and 1 cup water into a pot, add rinsed rice, sugar, and salt.
- 3
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and cover tightly.
- 4
Simmer covered for 12 minutes without peeking—rice will absorb all liquid.
- 5
Remove from heat and let sit covered for 2 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot with lid
- fork
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
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