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coconut rice

Coconut Rice

This coconut rice is one of those simple recipes that instantly upgrades a meal. It’s fluffy, lightly creamy, and subtly sweet from full-fat coconut milk — without being heavy or overpowering.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Instapot optional

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk 13.5 oz
  • 1½ cups water or coconut water
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions
 

Stovetop Method

  • Rinse rice until water runs clear.
  • Bring coconut milk and water to a boil.
  • Add salt and rice, reduce to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook 15–20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  • Rest 15 minutes, then fluff and serve.

Instant Pot Method

  • Rinse rice and add all ingredients to the Instant Pot.
  • Pressure cook on High for 4 minutes.
  • Natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
  • Fluff and serve.