Coconut Jasmine Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil (or melted butter)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar ((optional))
• 1½ cups coconut milk
• 1 cup water (or coconut water)
• ¼ cup toasted shredded coconut ((unsweetened))
• cilantro or lime (for serving (optional))

Steps

1. 1

   Wash rice until water runs clear (3-4 times). Drain in a sieve or colander.

2. 2

   Add the rice to a medium pot on medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the coconut oil (or melted butter) and quickly stir until the rice is coated.

4. 4

   Then add salt, sugar, coconut milk, and water, and turn the heat to high.

5. 5

   Bring the rice to a boil, uncovered.

6. 6

   Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (10-12 minutes).

7. 7

   Take it off the heat and let it sit for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Fluff the rice and serve it garnished with toasted coconut flakes, cilantro, and lime.