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Jamaican Coconut Sweet Rice

Irresistible Jamaican Coconut Sweet Rice in Just 15 Minutes

Jamaican Coconut Sweet Rice is a delightful dish that combines creamy coconut milk and fragrant rice for a taste of the tropics.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 3 cups vanilla coconut milk Look for 100% coconut milk for the best flavor.
  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice Can substitute with basmati or short-grain rice if needed.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavors without overpowering them.
  • 0.25 cups sugar Adjust according to your taste.
For the Topping
  • 0.33 cups toasted coconut Toast fresh before serving for optimal crunchiness.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Jamaican Coconut Sweet Rice
  1. In a medium saucepan, pour in 3 cups of vanilla coconut milk and add ½ teaspoon of salt. Heat over medium until it reaches a gentle boil, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Once boiling, stir in 1½ cups of jasmine rice and ¼ cup of sugar. Mix well, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. After 15 minutes, check the texture. If necessary, add a splash of coconut milk and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast ⅓ cup of shredded coconut for 3-5 minutes until golden.
  5. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve warm, sprinkled with toasted coconut.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Measure ingredients carefully for best results. Watch the coconut milk while heating to avoid scalding.

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