Description
Creamy, fragrant, and tropical—this Thai Coconut Rice is the side dish that makes everything better. Whether paired with curry, grilled meat, or tofu, its velvety texture and rich coconut flavor elevate your meal to new levels. It’s a quick dinner side that fits right into your healthy snack rotation or easy recipe folder. This dish is ideal for weeknight meals, potlucks, or a casual dinner with friends. Explore dinner ideas, easy recipes, and food ideas that are full of flavor and heart!
Ingredients
1 cup jasmine rice
1 cup full-fat coconut milk
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Instructions
1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar (if using). Stir well.
3. Add the rinsed rice to the pot and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
5. Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 10 minutes to finish cooking.
6. Fluff with a fork and garnish with cilantro or lime if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest flavor and texture.
Rinse the rice well to keep the texture fluffy and separate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg