Zesty Lime Coconut Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
200 g jasmine rice
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400 ml coconut milk
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240 ml water
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Grated zest of 1 lime
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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15 g chopped fresh cilantro
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15 g toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
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Lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Place the jasmine rice in a fine sieve and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
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In a medium saucepan, whisk together coconut milk, water, lime zest, lime juice, brown sugar, and salt until the sugar and salt are fully dissolved.
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Add the rinsed rice to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and simmer for 15–20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
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Take the saucepan off the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
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Gently fold in the chopped cilantro and toasted coconut flakes until evenly combined.
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Transfer the lime and coconut rice to a serving bowl. Garnish with lime wedges and an extra sprinkle of coconut flakes if desired.
# Notes:
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For maximum aroma, zest the lime immediately before adding it to the saucepan.