Coconut Rice

Name: Coconut Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk; 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed; 1/3 cup water; 4 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Optional: Toasted sweetened shredded coconut and black sesame seeds

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Upgrade your dinner with a side of coconut rice, an easy side dish that brings a dose of tropical flavor to your plate.

Ingredients

1 can (13.66 ounces) coconut milk
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice, rinsed
1/3 cup water
4 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: Toasted sweetened shredded coconut and black sesame seeds

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine coconut milk, rice, water, sugar and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 10-12 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 237 calories, 11g fat (10g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.