Coconut Jasmine Rice (Pressure Cooker)

Coconut Jasmine Rice (Pressure Cooker)

This Coconut Jasmine Rice is soft, fragrant, and beautifully infused with creamy coconut flavour.


Cooking jasmine rice with coconut milk transforms it into something richer and more aromatic, while optional additions like ginger, lemongrass, or pandan elevate it even further. The pressure cooker makes the process effortless, delivering perfectly fluffy rice every time.


It’s the perfect base for curries, beans, stews, or vibrant bowls.

Coconut Jasmine Rice (Pressure Cooker)

Healthythandi

Servings

2–3

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

4 minutes

Cuisine

Asian-Inspired

Category

Side Dish

Fluffy jasmine rice cooked with coconut milk for a rich, fragrant and perfectly balanced side dish.

Coconut Jasmine Rice (Pressure Cooker)

Ingredients

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    • 1 cup jasmine rice
    • ¾ cup coconut milk
    • ¾ cup water
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 tsp sugar

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    • Pandan leaf
    • Fresh ginger slices
    • Lemongrass, lightly crushed

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    • Toasted coconut flakes
    • Fresh coriander
    • Lime wedges

    Method

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      1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water two to three times until the water runs mostly clear.

      2. This helps remove excess starch and keeps the rice fluffy.

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      1. Add the rinsed rice to the pressure cooker.

      2. Pour in the coconut milk and water, then add the salt and sugar.

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      1. Add pandan, ginger, or lemongrass if using to infuse the rice with extra fragrance.

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      1. Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for about 4 minutes.

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      1. Allow a natural pressure release for about 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.

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      1. Remove the aromatics and gently fluff the rice with a fork.

      2. Serve warm.
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