Coconut Rice Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 1 cup water
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar (optional, enhances flavor)
- 1 tbsp oil or butter
Instructions:
- Rinse the rice:
Wash the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and keeps the rice fluffy.
- Combine ingredients:
In a medium saucepan, add the rice, coconut milk, water, salt, sugar (if using), and oil/butter.
- Cook:
Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once boiling, stir once, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest:
Turn off the heat and let it sit, covered, for another 10 minutes to finish steaming.
- Fluff and serve:
Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Garnish with toasted shredded coconut if desired.