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coconut rice in bowl with fork

Fluffy Coconut Rice Recipe (Stovetop)

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  • Author: Ashlea Carver
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: Sides
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This easy Coconut Rice Recipe is soft, fluffy, and infused with coconut flavor. Quick to prepare in one pan on the stovetop, it’s the perfect base for bowls, wraps, and more!


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1 - 13.5 oz can of full fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions

Instructions

  1. Add the oil, rice, garlic, salt, water, and coconut milk to a medium non-stick saucepan that has a tight fitting lid.
  2. Bring the rice to a boil over medium-high heat and then cover with a lid and turn the heat to low. Cook the rice for 15 minutes and then remove from the heat, with the lid on, and allow the rice to continue to steam for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Fluff the rice with a fork and then garnish with sliced scallion.