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This easy coconut rice is rich, aromatic and delicious!  Jasmine rice is mixed with coconut milk and a few aromatics to create the perfect side dish for stir fries, curries and more!
This easy coconut rice makes the perfect side dish for stir fries, curries and more! | Jasmine coconut rice | Coconut Rice recipe | Thai Coconut Rice | Side dish

This easy coconut rice makes the perfect side dish for stir fries, curries and more! | Jasmine coconut rice | Coconut Rice recipe | Thai Coconut Rice | Side dish

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I’m so excited to share this Easy Coconut Rice with you today!  I’ve been making this coconut rice for my family for the last few weeks, and let me tell you, it is a huge hit!  My husband has been requesting it several times a week, we just can’t get enough of it!
This easy coconut rice makes the perfect side dish for stir fries, curries and more! | Jasmine coconut rice | Coconut Rice recipe | Thai Coconut Rice | Side dish
What I love about this coconut rice is that is is so easy.  It doesn’t really require more work than just making a pot of plain rice.  But it tastes so much better!  This is perfect as a side dish for one of my quick and easy stir fries, such as my Ginger Asparagus Stir Fry or my Peanut Sauce Chicken and Broccoli Bowl.  You could even serve it simply with some steamed broccoli and drizzle my Best Ever Thai Peanut Sauce over it and call it good!
This easy coconut rice makes the perfect side dish for stir fries, curries and more! | Jasmine coconut rice | Coconut Rice recipe | Thai Coconut Rice | Side dish

How Do you Make Coconut Rice?

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.  Add all the ingredients to a pot, stir, and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.

Can I use brown rice to make coconut rice?

Yes, you can use brown jasmine rice to make coconut rice. However, the cooking time will be longer.  Follow the package instructions for cooking time.  I also find that the coconut flavor is more subtle when I use brown rice, and stronger when I use white rice.

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Coconut Rice

Prep 2 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 22 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
This easy coconut rice is rich, aromatic and delicious!  Jasmine rice is mixed with coconut milk and a few aromatics to create the perfect side dish for stir fries, curries and more!

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup white jasmine rice uncooked
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 slices ginger root
  • 1 cinnamon stick optional

Instructions 

  • Rinse the rice until water runs clear.
  • Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan, stir to combine.  Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until liquid is absorbed, 15-20 minutes.
  • Remove the ginger slices and cinnamon stick, fluff rice with a fork and serve.

Notes

Recipe can be made with white or brown jasmine rice.  If using brown jasmine rice, follow cooking time instructions on packaging, as it will take longer than white rice.  The coconut flavor is also more subtle with brown rice and stronger with white rice.

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Sides
Cuisine: Thai
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This easy coconut rice makes the perfect side dish for stir fries, curries and more! | Jasmine coconut rice | Coconut Rice recipe | Thai Coconut Rice | Side dish

Hello! I’m Meghan.

I am so glad that you are here! I am the recipe developer, photographer, and writer here at my blog Fox and Briar. I am a passionate, self-taught home cook and believe that most things are better homemade and that good food doesn’t need to be complicated.

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18 Comments

  1. Hello, I was wondering if you could you ginger seasoning if you don’t have fresh ginger available..?
    Thank you.

    1. Hi! I haven’t tried it but I think it would be fine. I would just use a very small amount as ground ginger can be strong. Maybe just 1/8 tsp. You can also totally leave the ginger out if you prefer.