perfect coconut rice

Anywhere, AL
Updated on Jul 10, 2013

This dish is delicious on it's own or as the perfect side dish to seafood or chicken. Not overly sweet, just PERFECT.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups jasmine rice (or basmati - i prefer jasmine)
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 cups water

How To Make perfect coconut rice

  • Step 1
    melt butter over medium heat in medium sized sauce pan
  • Step 2
    add brown sugar and salt until completely dissolved
  • Step 3
    turn heat to high and add rice, quickly stirring until coated
  • Step 4
    stir in water and coconut milk
  • Step 5
    when it boils,turn heat down to med. low and cover with a lid. simmer for 20 min.
  • Step 6
    remove from heat and let sit another 10 min. with lid on. DO NOT REMOVE LID!
  • Step 7
    after 10 min., remove lid and fluff with fork.

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