Description
Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this irresistible Jamaican Coconut Sweet Rice recipe. Creamy coconut milk infuses fragrant jasmine rice, sweetened just right and topped with crunchy toasted coconut for a delightful texture contrast. Perfect as a comforting side or a sweet treat that’s easy to prepare in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice and Cooking Liquid
- 3 cups Vanilla Coconut Milk
- 1.5 cups Jasmine Rice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Sugar
Topping
- 0.33 cup Toasted Coconut
Instructions
- Heat Liquid: In a medium saucepan, combine the vanilla coconut milk and salt and bring to a gentle boil over high heat.
- Add Rice and Sugar: Stir in the jasmine rice and sugar, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan and simmer for about 15 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Adjust Texture: Check the rice texture and if it feels too firm, add 1-2 tablespoons of coconut milk and continue cooking until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Toast Coconut: While the rice cooks, toast the shredded coconut in a dry skillet over medium heat until it turns golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Fluff and Serve: Once cooked, fluff the coconut sweet rice with a fork, transfer to serving dishes, and generously sprinkle with the toasted coconut before serving.
Notes
- Using vanilla-flavored coconut milk adds an extra layer of sweetness and aroma.
- Be careful not to burn the toasted coconut; stir frequently and remove from heat once golden.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Adjust sugar according to taste if you prefer a less sweet version.
- Make sure to rinse the jasmine rice before cooking to remove excess starch for fluffier results.
