Indonesian
Coconut Rice
Easy · 25 min
Serves 4IndonesianVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeNut-free
Fragrant jasmine rice cooked in coconut milk with pandan. Simple, aromatic and pairs with everything.
25 minTotal time
4Serves
3Steps
IndonesianCuisine
Method
- Prep
Combine
Put rice, coconut milk, water, salt and pandan in a pot. Stir once.
Why: Coconut milk replaces some water for richness.
Cook from here - Finish
Simmer
Bring to a boil, reduce to lowest heat, cover tightly. Cook 15 minutes without lifting lid.
Why: Steaming keeps grains separate and fluffy.
Cook from here - Rest
Rest
Rest off heat 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and remove pandan.
Why: Resting finishes carryover steaming.
Cook from here
Chef's tip
A strip of lime leaf alongside pandan adds an extra layer of fragrance.
