Perfectly fluffy Coconut Basmati Rice that's easy to make, satisfying, rich, and so delicious! Serve as a side with all of your favourite curries, stir-fries, tofu dishes, or bowl meals.
PREP TIME: 2 minutesminutes
COOK TIME: 20 minutesminutes
Resting time 10 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME: 32 minutesminutes
Servings: 4servings
Ingredients
1½ cups (300grams)white basmati rice, or jasmine
1 can (400 ml / 13.5oz)full fat coconut milk
1 cup (240ml)water
¾teaspoonsea salt
1teaspoonsugar, (white or cane sugar)
INSTRUCTIONS
Add the rice to a medium saucepan along with the canned coconut milk, water, sugar and salt. Stir and set the heat to medium-high.
Allow the liquid to come to a full boil. Once it reaches that stage, cover with a lid, turn the heat to low and gently simmer for 15 minutes. Make sure it maintains a gentle simmer for the entire time. Adjust the heat a little if necessary. Do not stir or lift the lid.
After simmering for 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice rest for 10 minutes without lifting the lid.
Once rested, lift the lid and fluff with a fork before serving.