Gluten-Free Coconut Rice

This fragrant and creamy gluten-free coconut rice, infused with the subtle sweetness of coconut milk and a hint of vanilla. Its fluffy texture and tropical aroma make it a perfect side dish for any meal.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Total: 30 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This easy salads and sides recipe yields 4 servings in about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including jasmine rice, full-fat coconut milk, water — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 24, 2026. Browse more salads and sides recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Coconut Rice: When preparing this salads and sides recipe, while this recipe is inherently gluten-free, always ensure that all packaged ingredients, such as rice and vanilla extract, are gluten-free. Be mindful of shared utensils and cooking surfaces that may have come into contact with gluten-containing grains. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Coconut Rice: This recipe is naturally gluten-free, relying on rice and coconut milk as its base. Always ensure your rice is gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.

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Ingredients

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1.5 cups Jasmine rice, rinsed thoroughly Shop
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk Shop
1 cup water
2 tbsp granulated sugar Shop
0.5 tsp salt
0.5 tsp vanilla extract Shop

Instructions

1 In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed Jasmine rice, full-fat coconut milk, and water. Stir to ensure the rice is evenly distributed and submerged in the liquid.
2 Add the granulated sugar and salt to the saucepan, stirring until they begin to dissolve. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low.
3 Cover the saucepan tightly and let the rice simmer for about 15-18 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Avoid lifting the lid during this time to trap the steam.
4 Once the rice is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it stand, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. This allows the rice to steam and become perfectly fluffy.
5 Gently stir in the vanilla extract until it's evenly distributed throughout the rice. Fluff the coconut rice with a fork before serving, ensuring a light and airy texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

298

Calories

10g

Protein

44g

Carbs

16g

Fat

Fiber

266mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Shake the can of coconut milk well before opening. The cream separates and needs mixing back in for an even, rich rice.
Coconut milk scorches easily. Use a heavy-bottomed pan and keep the heat as low as it goes once covered.
With 2 tbsp sugar and vanilla, this rice leans sweet. For a savory side, cut the sugar to 1 tsp and leave out the vanilla.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Coconut Rice?

Check Jasmine rice, rinsed thoroughly, full-fat coconut milk, water before they go into Gluten-Free Coconut Rice. While this recipe is inherently gluten-free, always ensure that all packaged ingredients, such as rice and vanilla extract, are gluten-free. Be mindful of shared utensils and cooking surfaces that may have come into contact with gluten-containing grains. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

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