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Coconut Rice

HB-9746 · Hand-built original · American

Jasmine rice simmered in coconut milk with garlic, butter and coconut oil, lightly sweetened and rested before fluffing.

AmericanAppetizer30 minGluten-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: rice

Pairs well with: coleslaw, cornbread, potato salad, baked beans

Serving count not stated for this recipe, so quantities are shown as written.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Jasmine rice rinsed well
  • 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 13.5 ounce can coconut milk
  • 1 1/3 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Method

  1. Warm the coconut oil and butter in a pot over medium heat and cook the garlic for about 1 minute.
  2. Pour in the coconut milk and water, stir in the salt and sugar, and bring the liquid to a boil.
  3. Add the rinsed jasmine rice, return it to a boil, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Take the pot off the heat and leave it covered for 10 more minutes, then lift the lid and fluff the rice with a fork before serving warm.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 30 min

Nutrition not computed — no serving count in the source recipe (per-serving values cannot be derived without one).

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