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Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice

This coconut rice is a very simple and sweet side dish. If you don’t have basmati rice, you can use a regular long grained white rice. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: Jamaican, side dish, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed at least 3 times
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup toasted coconut
  • 2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Bring water, coconut milk, sugar, and salt to a boil. Add the washed and rinsed rice and toasted coconut. Give it a stir a few times. Turn the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
    Jamaican, side dish
  • Make sure to check and stir the rice every 5 minutes within the time it takes to cook it. You might need to add more water towards the end if the rice is still gummy..
    Jamaican, side dish