Coconut Basmati Rice

Fluffy coconut basmati rice made with white basmati rice, coconut milk, water, salt and a little sugar. An easy stovetop side dish for curries, chicken, beef and stir-fries.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups (500ml) basmati rice
• 1 tin (13.5 fl oz/400ml) full-fat coconut milk
• 2 cups (500ml) water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Optional toppings: chopped coriander, crispy fried onions, lime wedges, pineapple pieces or sliced spring onions

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Rinse the basmati rice in a sieve under cold running water until the water runs mostly clear. Let it drain well.
2. 2Add the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt and sugar to a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Stir well.
3. 3Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over a medium heat, stirring once or twice to break up any lumps of coconut milk.
4. 4As soon as it boils, put the lid on, turn the heat down to low and cook for 12 minutes. Do not lift the lid while it cooks.
5. 5Remove the saucepan from the heat and leave it covered for 10 minutes. This resting time lets the rice finish steaming and helps the grains stay fluffy.
6. 6Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Add coriander, spring onions, crispy onions, toasted coconut or lime if using, then serve warm.