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A bowl of fluffy white coconut rice topped with lightly toasted coconut flakes and fresh coriander. Fresh coconut and a bunch of fresh coriander surround the bowl.

Easy Coconut Jasmine Rice

This Easy Coconut Jasmine Rice uses jasmine rice for a fluffy texture and is delicately flavoured with creamy coconut milk and desiccated coconut. Using one pan and just 5 ingredients to create a simple coconut rice that pairs beautifully with Thai, Indian and Asian dishes.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Thai
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Serves: 4
Calories: 537kcal
Author: Tara

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g jasmine rice (dry weight)
  • 400 g coconut milk (full-fat tinned variety)
  • 550 ml water
  • 40 g desiccated coconut
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the uncooked rice in cold water until the water runs clear.*
    300 g jasmine rice
  • Drain the rice using a sieve and add it to a saucepan.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the saucepan (coconut milk, water, desiccated coconut and salt).
    400 g coconut milk, 550 ml water, 40 g desiccated coconut, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Bring the saucepan to the boil and then reduce the heat so that the liquid is gently simmering. Put the lid on the saucepan.
  • Simmer for around 17 to 20 minutes or until the liquid has all been absorbed. Stir occasionally to ensure the rice is not sticking to the bottom of the pan.

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Notes

Recipe inspired by: India/Thailand
*Rinsing the dry rice removes the starch resulting in grains that are more separated and less clumped together.
Please check the allergens on the ingredients you purchase before use. The allergen information provided in this recipe is intended as a guide only and is based on the specific ingredients and brands used at the time of creating the recipe, therefore we cannot guarantee that the same will apply to the ingredients you use.
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Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Sodium: 322mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 63g
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