Coconut Rice Recipe

Name: Coconut Rice Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain jasmine rice; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 14 oz. can coconut milk ((full fat or light)); 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 teaspoon salt, (plus more to taste); 1/2 tsp EACH garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3-5 tablespoons cream of coconut – see notes ((optional but recommend)); toasted shredded coconut for garnish; Hawaiian Chicken; Huli Huli Chicken; Jerk Chicken; Teriyaki Chicken; Beef Rendang

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

This coconut rice is light, fluffy and infused with 3 times the coconut thanks to my secret ingredient! It’s the divine, simple, coconutty answer to the dreaded question “What should I make?” when it comes to sides because everyone loves it! This coconut jasmine rice pairs perfectly with a practically any grilled protein, South East Asian dish, tropical dish or seafood. It can also be easily adapted to make Thai Coconut Rice, Jamaican Coconut Rice, Pineapple Coconut Rice, Coconut Lime Rice, Curry Coconut Rice - all recipes included! Plus, it’s super easy to make either on the stove or in the rice cooker!

Updated at: Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:37:12 GMT