Jasmine Coconut Rice

Jasmine rice, known as Thai Hom Mali is a fragrant long grain rice variety from Thailand with a nutty aroma and  subtle flavour. The grains will cling when cooked and the trick is to use minimal water, therefore the rice is steamed rather than boiled. The rice always requires to be rinsed before cooking.

Ingredients serve 6

2 cups jasmine rice

800 ml coconut milk

½ tsp salt

Method

Rinse the rice in water to rid of any excess starch. Place rice, salt and coconut in the rice cooker and mix it evenly. Close the lid and start to cook. Gently fluff the rice when it is cooked and leave under cover for another 10 minutes allowing it to finish steaming. Place in a covered rice container and serve.

Note: To get a stronger coconut flavour blend in ½ cup toasted shredded coconut.