Coconut Jasmine Rice
Jasmine rice soaks up that rich coconut milk while lemongrass and cardamom throw down just enough punch to keep things exciting without overpowering your curry!
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 491kcal
Cost: $4.25
Equipment
- rice cooker (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 stalk lemongrass
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 lime leaves optional
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 400 ml. coconut milk full-fat
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar coconut sugar, or palm sugar
Optional Garnishes:
- Cilantro leaves
- Unsweetened grated coconut
- Scallions thinly sliced
- Thai basil leaves
- Perilla Leaves
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well in a wire mesh strainer.
- Remove any dry external leaves from the lemongrass, cut it into 3 inch sections, and bash the lemongrass firmly with the side of a heavy cleaver or knife. -This will help the lemongrass to please its oils to the rice when cooked.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the lime leaves, lemongrass, and cardamom stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the drained rice and stir for 2 minutes to coat evenly with the oil.
- Pour in the coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar. Stir briefly to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low heat. Cover and simmer for 23-25 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes. Discard the lime leaves and lemongrass. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
- Garnish with cilantro, coconut scallions, or Thai basil, if using. Serve warm.
Notes
🔥 Rinse It For Reals:
Run that rice under cold water until it’s crystal clear—no shortcuts, no excuses. This ditches excess starch so you don’t end up with a pot of glue. And don’t just drain it—really drain it. Wet rice hitting the pan = clumpy, tragic grains.
⏳ Fluff and Tough with My Afro Puffs:
When the rice is done, don’t go diving in with a spoon just yet. Let it sit, covered, for five minutes. This is a great way to tighten up the grains so you get fluffy, separate rice instead of a steamy rice blob.
🥥 Full-Fatty Bombalatty:
Light coconut milk? Nah. Go full-fat or go home. It makes the rice rich, creamy, and sturdy enough to roll with bold, spicy dishes like an absolute boss.
Nutrition
Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg