Fluffy Coconut Rice Recipe

Serving bowl of coconut rice with a wooden spoon on a woven placemat over a blue wooden surface.

Fluffy Coconut Rice Recipe

Coconut rice is a simple stovetop recipe that cooks up fragrant and fluffy every time. Cooking the rice with coconut milk adds a rich aroma and flavor that makes this side dish feel restaurant-worthy.

Course Rice Side Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine Caribbean

Keyword coconut rice, coconut rice recipe, how to make coconut rice

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 296kcal

Equipment

Large Skillet or large rice pot
Fork
Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

2 tbsp coconut oil
2 cups Jasmine Rice (rinsed)
1 tablespoon Granulated Onion (or onion powder)
1 tsp Granulated Garlic (or garlic powder)
1 tsp Kosher Salt (or salt to taste)
1/4 tsp Black Pepper (optional)
1 can Full Fat Coconut Milk (About 13 ounces)
2 cups water

Instructions

Heat a large skillet or rice pot over medium heat. Add the rinsed rice, granulated garlic, granulated onion, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and continue to cook for about 2-3 minutes stirring once or twice.
Then add the coconut milk and water then stir well, freeing any rice stuck to the bottom of the pot.
Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil uncovered. Then reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the rice is fully cooked (about 20 minutes).
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for flavorful rice with little effort. When I have a bit more time I cook some fresh aromatics at the beginning of the dish.
You can add some sliced scallions at the end and before fluffing if you like. It adds a nice flavor.
See the section on variations and substitution to see how I transform this rice with a few additions.

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