Description
A rich, velvety, and slightly spicy tropical side dish made with coconut milk, jasmine rice, and freshly cracked black pepper. Perfectly pairs with grilled meats, seafood, or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (285g) long-grain white rice (preferably jasmine or basmati)
- 1 can (400ml / 13.5 fl oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup (240ml / 8 fl oz) water
- 1 ½ teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or coconut oil
- A small handful fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent and slightly golden, about 3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pan and stir for about 2 minutes to toast lightly.
- Pour in the coconut milk and water. Stir gently to combine.
- Add salt and freshly cracked black pepper, stir, then bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Turn off the heat and keep the lid on for another 10 minutes to let the rice rest and absorb flavors.
- Remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork or wooden spoon.
- Stir in chopped cilantro or parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Use full-fat canned coconut milk for best creaminess. Rinsing the rice is essential to avoid gummy texture. Do not lift the lid during cooking to keep steam in. If rice is too wet after cooking, let it rest covered off heat for 5 more minutes. Freshly cracked black pepper is key for flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Tropical / Caribbean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: coconut rice, pepper rice, creamy rice, tropical side dish, easy rice recipe, coconut milk rice, jasmine rice, summer side dish