Coconut Rice Sweet (Printable)

Fragrant jasmine rice simmered in coconut milk with a hint of vanilla and a tropical touch.

# What you'll need:

→ Rice

01 - 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed

→ Liquids

02 - 1 1/2 cups full-fat coconut milk
03 - 1 cup water

→ Sweetener & Flavor

04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# Method:

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 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
04 - Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, then let stand covered for 5 minutes.
05 - Gently fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm or at room temperature topped with toasted coconut flakes and fruit if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but uses just five real ingredients and takes less than thirty minutes from start to finish.
  • The coconut milk does all the heavy lifting, turning plain rice into something that feels like a quiet celebration.
  • It's naturally gluten-free and works for almost any dietary preference without tasting like a compromise.
02 -
  • If you skip rinsing the rice, the finished dish becomes gluey and loses that separate, delicate quality that makes it feel special.
  • Full-fat coconut milk matters—lite versions won't give you the richness that makes this dessert feel indulgent on a budget.
  • The 5-minute rest after removing from heat is when the magic happens; rushing to eat it means missing the moment when all the flavors become one.
03 -
  • If you want richer, more decadent results, replace the water entirely with another can of coconut milk—the rice becomes almost custardy.
  • Toasting your own coconut flakes in a dry pan for 2 minutes before serving takes the whole thing from good to unforgettable.
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