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perfect coconut rice

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
A C
Anywhere, AL

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

(3 ratings)
yield 4 - 6
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For perfect coconut rice

  • 1 Tbsp
    salted butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    jasmine rice (or basmati - i prefer jasmine)
  • 1 1/2 c
    coconut milk
  • 1 1/2 c
    water

How To Make perfect coconut rice

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