Sweet Savory Jasmine Rice

Our Sweet and Savory Jasmine Coconut Rice is the perfect blend of flavors and textures. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian, Caribbean

Keyword: Aseet and Savory Rice Recipes, Coconut and Jasmine Rice Recipe, How to enhance Jasmine Rice', Jasmine Rice Recipes, Jasmine rice with sweetened coconut, What to add to jasmine rice for flavor

Prep Time: 3

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 23

Servings: Servings

Calories: 332kcal

Author: Julietkitchen By Chef Yasmin

Equipment

1 2- quart saucepan

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice rinsed thoroughly and soaked for 15 to 20 minutes.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Plus 1 to 2 teaspoon more if needed
1/2 cup sweetened coconut
1 small onion peeled and finely diced
1 tablespoon ginger finely minced
1 tablespoon garlic finely minced
1 tablespoon mixed herbs like, thyme, marjoram, Thai basil. (We used married man pork, broad leaf thyme)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped scallions

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Instructions

In a 2-quart saucepan, add the olive oil. Toast the coconut for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden. Transfer the toasted coconut to a bowl and reserve.
Note: The coconut browns quickly so stir/mix frequently. And the coconut will continue to cook once off the heat..
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup sweetened coconut
In the same pot, add 1 - 2 teaspoons olive oil if needed. Saute the onions 2 to 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
1 small onion
Add in the ginger, garlic and herbs. Mix and cook 30 to 60 seconds.
1 tablespoon ginger, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon mixed herbs
Drain the jasmine rice. Add the rice to the aromatics. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
1 cup jasmine rice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Add back the toasted coconut.
1/2 cup sweetened coconut
Add in the stock. Stir. Bring to a boil using high heat. Cover the pot with a tight lid. Reduce heat and simmer for 13 minutes. Or 2 minutes less than the rice package direction. Turn off the stove and rest 10 minutes while still covered.
1 3/4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
Add the scallions. Fold in the scallions with a fork. Serve with your favorite entree. Enjoy!
1/4 cup chopped scallions

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