Creamy Coconut Rice with Crispy Shallots
Thai-style comfort rice cooked in coconut milk with aromatics, finished with crispy-fried shallots and fresh herbs. Creamy, fragrant, and ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk (full-fat canned)
- ½ cup crispy fried shallots
- 1 piece ginger (thumb-sized, minced)
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or Thai basil
- 1 lime lime (zested + juiced)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear, about 1 minute.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add garlic and ginger.
- 3
Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then add rice and stir to coat.
- 4
Pour in coconut milk and 1.5 cups water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
- 5
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid absorbs, ~12 min.
- 6
Fluff with a fork, fold in lime zest and juice, then top with crispy shallots and herbs.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet with lid
- wooden spoon
- fork
- measuring cups
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