Coconut Jasmine Rice with Lime
This coconut jasmine rice with lime is light, fragrant, and full of subtle citrus flavor. Cooked in creamy coconut milk and finished with fresh lime juice and zest, it turns a simple side into something a little more memorable. An easy rice recipe that pairs well with almost any dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 352kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 limes, zested
- 1 ½ tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Rinse the rice thoroughly, running through water for 2-3 minutes or until water runs clear to remove the excess starch and residue.
- Add the water, coconut milk and salt to a large pot and stir. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Add the rice to a pot and then stir into the coconut water. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Let simmer for 15 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Do not lift the lid because the steam is needed. Check sparingly at the end of the cook time only.
- Remove the pot from the heat and keeping the lid on, let the rice sit for another 10 minutes.
- Take the lid off and fluff the rice with a fork. Add the lime zest and juice and mix well to combine. Serve hot.
Notes
Storage:
Store any leftover rice for up to 4 days in the fridge inside a tightly sealed container.
Reheat in the microwave by adding 1-2 tbsp of water and heating in 60-second intervals until heated through.
Freeze leftover rice in a tightly sealed container or bag for up to 3 months to use in stir-frys.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg