Coconut Lime Jasmine Rice (Printable)

Creamy coconut lime jasmine rice paired with tender garlic spinach for a vibrant, comforting dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Coconut Lime Jasmine Rice

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→ Sautéed Spinach

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# How-To Steps:

01 - Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear, removing excess starch for fluffy results.
02 - Heat coconut oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add rinsed rice and sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat grains.
03 - Pour in coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
04 - Remove from heat and let stand covered 5 minutes. Fluff with fork, then stir in lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro.
05 - While rice rests, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
06 - Add spinach, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Sauté, tossing frequently, until wilted and bright green, 2-3 minutes.
07 - Serve coconut lime jasmine rice topped with or alongside sautéed spinach immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The coconut milk transforms ordinary jasmine rice into something that tastes restaurant-special but comes together in one pan
  • That hit of fresh lime right at the end wakes up the whole dish and makes every bite feel vibrant
  • The spinach cooks down in literally three minutes so you can have greens on the table without any fuss
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  • Don't skip rinsing the rice because cloudy water means gummy rice
  • Let the rice rest off heat before fluffing because this step makes all the difference in texture
  • Fresh lime juice is non-negotiable here because bottled just doesn't have the same bright punch
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  • Use full fat coconut milk because the light version won't give you that luxurious texture
  • Grate your lime zest before juicing because it's impossible to zest a squeezed lime

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