Coconut Lime Creamy Rice (Printable)

Fragrant rice infused with coconut milk and zesty lime, a perfect companion for various vibrant dishes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup jasmine rice

→ Liquids

02 - 1 cup coconut milk, full-fat, unsweetened
03 - 1 cup water

→ Seasonings

04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil, optional

→ Garnish

06 - Zest of 1 lime
07 - Juice of 1/2 lime, approximately 1 tablespoon
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place jasmine rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and coconut oil if using. Stir well to incorporate.
03 - Bring mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
04 - Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
05 - Remove saucepan from heat and let rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes to allow residual steaming.
06 - Uncover, gently fluff rice with a fork, then stir in lime zest and lime juice.
07 - Transfer rice to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses simple ingredients you can find at any store
  • Ready in under thirty minutes so dinner moves quickly
  • Naturally vegan and gluten free for almost any diet
  • Tastes amazing both hot and cold so leftovers always get eaten
02 -
  • High in healthy fats from coconut milk for creamy richness
  • Gluten free and suitable for most dietary needs
  • Easy to customize and freezes well for meal prep
03 -
  • Rinse the rice until water runs perfectly clear for fluffier grains
  • Zest lime right before mixing in to release the most oils and scent
  • Never skip the five minute steam off heat—it makes all the difference

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