Thai Coconut Rice

Thai Coconut Rice

truly fluffy rice

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 30m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

279
сalories
11g
fat
41g
carbohydrates
4g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
401mg
sodium
Thai Coconut Rice

Recipe Description

This Thai Coconut Rice is perfectly fluffy, rich, flavorful, and so delicious. The recipe is easy to make and pairs really well with Asian-style dishes. Adding ripe avocado, some fresh herbs, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, or your favorite chutney for garnish makes everything just perfect.

This recipe is best made with jasmine or basmati rice. The secret to perfectly cooked coconut rice? First, rinse the rice until the water that drains away runs almost clear. Then, use full-fat canned coconut milk for best results, and you’ll be rewarded with an exceptionally flavorful dish. Remember to shake the can before you open it to mix the coconut cream at the top with the liquid. Finally, allow the rice to steam covered for 10 minutes after the heat is off for the truly fluffy rice. Serve and enjoy!

To make the Thai Coconut Rice, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Thai Coconut Rice

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oil and add rice

    1 min
    Step 1 - Thai Coconut Rice

    In a 2- or 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat 2 teaspoons coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil. Add in 1 ½ cups rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute until well coated.

  2. 2

    Add water, coconut milk, sugar and salt

    2 min
    Step 2 - Thai Coconut Rice

    Pour in 1 ½ cups water, 1 cup coconut milk, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Add in 4 cardamom pods if using.

  3. 3

    Cook

    25 min
    Step 3 - Thai Coconut Rice

    Bring to a boil. Once at a boil, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and cook for 15 minutes or until all the liquid has absorbed. Remove from the heat and let the rice sit covered for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Thai Coconut Rice

    Fluff up the rice with a fork and serve in bowls, topped with your favorite garnishes, or as a side dish.

This Thai Coconut Rice is a rich, flavorful, and delicious vegan dish. It’s easy to make and pairs well with Asian-style dishes. Give this recipe a try, and remember to tag us #cookmerecipes in your Instagram posts. We love seeing what you’ve made!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

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4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Athina
November 15, 2022
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Coconut rice is buttery, fragrant and completely addicting!

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