Creamy Coconut-lime Rice With Peanuts
This Creamy Coconut-Lime Rice with Peanuts is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of coconut with the zesty brightness of lime. Topped with crunchy peanuts, it serves as an excellent side dish or a light main course.
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 mixing spoon
- 1 zester or grater
- 1 serving bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice Rinse until the water runs clear.
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- zest of 1 lime
- ¼ cup lime juice About 2 limes.
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup roasted peanuts Roughly chopped.
- to taste Fresh cilantro for garnish Optional.
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid.
- Let the rice simmer for about 15-18 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not open the lid during cooking.
- Once cooked, remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, keeping the lid on.
- After resting, fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the lime zest and lime juice.
- Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and top with chopped roasted peanuts. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy the creamy, zesty rice as a delicious side or a light main dish.
Notes
You can adjust the tanginess by varying the amount of lime juice to your preference.
For added flavor, consider toasting the peanuts in a dry skillet for a few minutes before adding them to the rice.
This dish pairs well with grilled chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.