Coconut Jasmine Rice
This Coconut Jasmine Rice is ultra fluffy, buttery, and infused with sweet, nutty flavor thanks to creamy coconut milk, fresh garlic, and ginger. It's the perfect upgrade from plain white rice and pairs beautifully with your favorite stir-fry, grilled chicken, or tropical-inspired dishes. The best part? It all comes together in one pot with just a few pantry staples. Whether you're serving chicken curry, pineapple teriyaki chicken, or a saucy shrimp stir-fry, this rice will soak up every drop and steal the show.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- Mesh Strainer
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- 1 teaspoon avocado oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer under cold water for 60 seconds until the water runs mostly clear. This removes excess starch and helps prevent stickiness.1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- Sauté Garlic and Ginger: In a medium saucepan, heat the avocado oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 1–2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.1 teaspoon avocado oil, 6 cloves garlic, , 1 Tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- Add Liquid and Rice: Stir in the rinsed rice, water, coconut milk, salt, and honey, until well combined. Bring to a boil.⅔ cup water, 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt, 1 Tablespoon honey
- Cover and Cook: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Do not open the lid.
- Rest and Fluff: Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes and uncovered, for 5 minutes. Then fluff gently with a fork and serve.
Notes
- Kosher Salt: All of my recipes are tested with Morton kosher salt unless noted otherwise. It is the best salt for everyday cooking because of its size and flavor. If using table salt, the amount should be reduced. I highly recommend picking up some kosher next time you are at the store!
- Rinse the Rice: This can lead to sticky or clumpy rice. Rinsing removes excess starch for that perfect fluffy texture.
- Use Full-Fat Coconut Milk: Light versions won’t give you the same creamy texture or rich flavor. Shake the can well before opening!
- Don’t Lift the Lid While the Rice Cooks: It’s tempting, but keeping the lid closed traps the steam and ensures the rice cooks evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 392mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g