Description
This Coconut Jasmine Rice with Cilantro is a fragrant and flavorful side dish that combines creamy coconut milk with aromatic jasmine rice and fresh cilantro. Perfectly tender and subtly sweet, this dish is easy to make and pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Liquid
- 1 (13.6-oz) can coconut milk (lite or regular)
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 cups jasmine rice
Herbs
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add coconut milk, water, kosher salt, and jasmine rice to a 3-quart pot, ensuring everything is well mixed.
- Bring to Boil: Put the lid on the pot and turn the heat to high to bring the mixture to a boiling point.
- Simmer Rice: When the rice starts to boil, reduce the heat to low. Keep the lid on and avoid stirring to allow even cooking.
- Cook Rice: Let the rice simmer on low heat for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Rest Rice: Turn off the heat but keep the pot on the burner with the lid on for a couple more minutes to let the rice reach your preferred dryness.
- Add Cilantro: Stir the chopped cilantro into the cooked rice to infuse fresh herb flavor.
- Serve: Serve the coconut jasmine rice hot as a delightful side dish. This recipe yields about 4-5 cups of cooked rice.
Notes
- Use either lite or regular coconut milk based on your preference for richness.
- Do not open the lid during simmering to ensure proper steaming of the rice.
- The resting period after cooking helps the rice finish absorbing moisture and enhances texture.
- Adjust salt according to taste or dietary needs.
- For a nutty flavor, you can lightly toast the rice in the pot before adding liquids.
