Sweet Coconut Rice Dessert

# Required Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed

02 - 1 ½ cups coconut milk (full-fat recommended)

03 - 1 cup water

04 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar

05 - ¼ teaspoon salt

06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

07 - 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mango or pineapple

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 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

04 - Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract, and let stand covered for 5 minutes.

05 - Fluff the rice gently with a fork.

06 - Serve warm or at room temperature, topped with toasted coconut flakes and fruit, if desired.

01 -

It comes together in under 30 minutes with pantry staples you probably already have
The texture is incredibly creamy without any dairy, making it perfect for anyone avoiding milk products
Customizable sweetness means you can serve it as a subtle dessert or a sweeter treat depending on your mood

02 -

Resist the urge to lift the lid while the rice simmers, as escaping steam will throw off the cooking time and texture
The rice continues to absorb liquid as it rests, so do not worry if there seems to be a tiny bit of liquid remaining when you turn off the heat
Canned coconut milk can separate, so give the can a good shake before opening or whisk it briefly in the pan

03 -

Rinse your rice until the water runs completely clear for the fluffiest final texture
Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest result, but light coconut milk works if you are watching calories
Let the rice rest off the heat before fluffing to prevent gummy or mushy grains