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Jamaican Coconut Sweet Rice

Jamaican Coconut Sweet Rice: A Tropical Treat in 20 Minutes

Jamaican Coconut Sweet Rice is a quick and delightful dish that combines creamy coconut and fluffy rice, perfect as a side or a light dessert.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1.5 cups jasmine rice or basmati as an alternative
  • 3 cups vanilla coconut milk use 100% coconut milk for a stronger flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt essential for enhancing flavors
  • 0.25 cup sugar adjust based on preference
For the Topping
  • 0.33 cup toasted coconut toast until golden for best flavor

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • skillet
  • fork

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, pour in 3 cups of vanilla coconut milk and sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of salt. Place over high heat and bring to a gentle boil.
  2. Once boiling, add 1 ½ cups of jasmine rice and ¼ cup of sugar to the saucepan. Stir gently and reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. After 15 minutes, check if the liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy. If desired, add a splash more coconut milk, then fluff gently with a fork.
  4. In a dry skillet over medium heat, add ⅓ cup of coconut shreds, stirring constantly for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Fluff the rice once more and serve hot in bowls, topping with toasted coconut and a drizzle of coconut milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 110mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, measure ingredients carefully and adjust sweetness according to your taste preferences.

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