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:
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.
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.
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.
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!
Bliss! I made this rice for a friends dinner, and everyone was blown away! The buttery coconut flavor was just stunning with our stir fry. Will definetly make again!
¡Increíble! Preparé este arroz de coco para una cena con amigos y todos quedaron encantados. La mezcla de sabores es pura magia. No puedo esperar para hacerlo de nuevo. ¡Altamente recomendado!
Delicious coconut rice!
Wow, this Thai Coconut Rice is a total game changer! Made it for a dinner party, and it was a hit! So fluffy and rich—everyone kept asking for the recipe! Adding fresh herbs took it over the top. Love it!
Wow! This Thai Coconut Rice turned out amazing. I served it with some grilled chicken and it was a hit! The coconut flavor is so rich and paired perfectly with the meal. Definitely making this again.
¡Este arroz de coco tailándes es una locura! Lo hice para una cena con mis amigos y ¡todos quedaron fascinados! La mezcla de sabores es simplemente perfecta. 😍
This coconut rice is great! Made it with dinner last night. Everyone loved the flavor. Will definitely make it again.
Delicioso. Hice este arroz en una cena familiar, y todos quedaron impresionados. La mezcla de sabores con el coco es fantastico. Lo acompañé con pollo a la parrilla y fue un éxito total. No puedo esperar para hacerlo de nuevo.
This Thai Coconut Rice was a hit with my family! It was so easy to make and went perfectly with our stir-fry. Definitely a new favorite!
This coconut rice is absolutely superb. I made it recently for a dinner party, and it paired so well with everything. My friends loved it.
So deliciously flavorful!
Incredibly tasty rice! My family loved it paired with grilled chicken. The coconut flavor was just delicious. Will keep making it for dinners!
I made this Thai Coconut Rice last weekend for my family, and it was simply great. The kids loved it! I added avocados and some herbs, which took it to the next level. So easy and tasty, we will definitely make it again.
Coconut rice is buttery, fragrant and completely addicting!
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