Coconut Rice Sweet Delight (Print Version)

Fragrant jasmine rice cooked in creamy coconut milk with a touch of sweetness and tropical garnishes.

# Components:

→ Rice

01 - 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed

→ Liquids

02 - 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk
03 - 1 cup water

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mango or pineapple

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt.
02 - Stir the mixture well and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
03 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, then cover and let it rest for 5 minutes.
05 - Gently fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with toasted coconut flakes and fresh fruit.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in 30 minutes: No fussy timing or last-minute panic, just one pot and your dinner guests thinking you spent hours in the kitchen.
  • Naturally sweet without feeling heavy: It's the kind of dessert that leaves you satisfied rather than stuffed, perfect after a big meal.
  • Secretly impressive: This tastes like you attended culinary school, but it's genuinely foolproof once you understand the basics.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the rice: I learned this the hard way when I made a batch without rinsing and ended up with a starchy, gluey situation that no amount of love could fix.
  • Full-fat coconut milk is essential, not a suggestion: The lite versions cook down differently and lack that creamy richness that makes people come back for seconds.
  • The vanilla goes in after cooking, not before: Heat breaks down vanilla extract's delicate compounds, so adding it at the end preserves that floral note that makes people ask what your secret is.
03 -
  • Toast your own coconut flakes instead of buying pre-toasted: A dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes transforms the flavor from mild to genuinely nutty, and the aroma that fills your kitchen is worth the small effort.
  • Keep the lid on during simmering: Even small leaks of steam change how much liquid your rice absorbs, so resist the urge to check constantly and trust the process.
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