Description
Elevate your everyday meals with this creamy and aromatic Thai Coconut Rice—a fragrant, subtly sweet side dish made with jasmine rice and rich coconut milk. Perfect as a base for curries, grilled meats, or stir-fries, this easy recipe fits right into your collection of quick dinner ideas, healthy sides, and flavorful food ideas. Whether you’re preparing a Thai-inspired feast or looking for a comforting, easy recipe to go with your weeknight meals, this dish delivers both taste and simplicity.
Ingredients
1 cup jasmine rice
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
1. Rinse the jasmine rice in cold water using a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar. Stir to mix well and let it sit for 10 minutes.
3. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring it to a gentle boil. Stir once, then reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 18–20 minutes.
4. Once the liquid is absorbed, turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
5. Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley, and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Rinse the rice thoroughly to avoid stickiness.
Use full-fat coconut milk for best texture and flavor.
Let the rice rest after cooking for perfect fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg