Asian Coconut Rice

I tried so many different ways to duplicate my favorite restaurant's coconut rice after they went out of business. This one is perfect! Garnish with toasted coconut and chopped cilantro if you like.

Asian Coconut Rice

Category: Sides

TIMING & SERVINGS:

Prep Time: 5 Min
Cook Time: 20 Min
Ready In: 25 Min

This recipe yields: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
DIRECTIONS:
  1. In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in rice. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender.