My first name for this Savory Coconut Sticky Rice recipe was “Sticky Coconut Rice with Scallions Goodness and Light.” That was not the greatest name, but it definitely conveys how much I love, love, LOVE this rice that’s a little creamy, savory, a touch sweet, and all around glorious.
Why You’ll Love Sticky Coconut Rice
Why is it amazing? Well, first of all, the taste is shockingly, like, almost transcendent. I mean, I know us food bloggers like to say “YOU GUYS BEST THING EVER!!!” about every single thing, but seriously.
It’s a little creamy, a lot sticky, slightly sweet, but definitely savory. It’s coconutty without being overtly so.
What else is so great about this stuff? It only takes 20 minutes, most of which is hands-off. And the number of ingredients? Five. If we don’t count the water. Four if we don’t count the salt.
Here’s the exact list of ingredients …
Ingredients
We’ve got:
Rice – I like to use white jasmine rice for this recipe.
Scallions
Pure maple syrup or sugar – only a little, for just a touch of sweetness.
Coconut milk – lite works great, full fat is fine too.
Salt & pepper
Can you hear the magical tune as the sun turns its angelic rays toward this magical marvel full of goodness and light?!
“Laaaaaaaaa!”
I know, I know. Too far. In that case, please scroll a bit more for the full, printable recipe.
1tablespoonpure maple syrup(can substitute granulated sugar)
1/3cupscallions(white and pale green parts only, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons sliced green parts for garnish)
2cupswhite jasmine rice(rinsed)
Instructions
Set a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the coconut milk, water, salt, and maple syrup. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, add the scallions and slowly pour in the rice. Stir to combine. As soon as it returns to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer, uncovering to stir occasionally then re-covering, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 8-10 minutes.