Thai Garlic Ginger Coconut Rice
Transform your dinner table with the rich and aromatic flavors of Thai Garlic Ginger Coconut Rice! This easy-to-make recipe takes the traditional comfort of jasmine rice and elevates it with creamy coconut milk, fresh ginger, and fragrant garlic for a side dish that’s both exotic and comforting. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and sugar, this dish steams to tender perfection in just 25 minutes, making it an effortless yet impressive accompaniment to Thai curries, stir-fries, or grilled proteins. Finished with vibrant garnishes like green onions, fresh cilantro, and optional sesame seeds, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Whether you're cooking for a busy weeknight or a special occasion, this recipe is your ticket to restaurant-quality Thai-inspired cuisine at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Jasmine rice
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk
- 0.5 cups Water
- 1 tablespoon (grated) Fresh ginger
- 3 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 stalks (sliced for garnish) Green onions
- 2 tablespoons (chopped for garnish) Cilantro
- 1 teaspoon (optional, for garnish) Sesame seeds
Instructions
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Drain well.
In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to let them burn.
Stir in the rinsed jasmine rice, mixing thoroughly to coat the grains in the fragrant oil, garlic, and ginger.
Add the coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the rice to sit covered for an additional 5 minutes to steam.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork, and transfer it to a serving dish.
Garnish the rice with sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and sesame seeds if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or pair it with your favorite Thai curry or stir-fry.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.5 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2436 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 601 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
