Fragrant Creamy Coconut Rice Sweet (Print Version)

Fragrant jasmine rice simmered in creamy coconut milk with a hint of vanilla. A tropical dessert ready in 30 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed

→ Liquids

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

→ Sweetener & Flavor

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

→ Garnish

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

# How To:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt.
02 - Stir well and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
03 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
04 - Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
05 - Fluff the rice gently with a fork.
06 - Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with toasted coconut flakes and fruit, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Requires only 5 minutes of preparation time.
  • A tropical dessert that is both vegetarian and gluten-free.
  • Perfectly balanced sweetness with a smooth, velvety texture.
02 -
  • Let the rice rest covered for 5 minutes after cooking to finish absorbing the moisture.
  • Gently fluff with a fork rather than a spoon to keep the grains intact.
  • Check ingredient labels to ensure your coconut milk is free from unwanted additives.
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