In Thai royal cuisine, Thai coconut rice is traditionally served alongside curries like green curry or red curry, as well as papaya salad. The rice is infused with butterfly pea water, giving it a stunning blue hue that transforms into a beautiful purple when lime juice is added. For this dish, we’ve kept the blue color to preserve its striking appearance. With a savory profile, this coconut rice offers a unique depth of flavor that perfectly complements the dishes it accompanies. Create your own special meal by adding grilled chicken, baked fish, or crispy tofu. It’s sure to elevate any meal into a royal experience!
Ingredients
2 cups Thai jasmine rice, rinsed
¾ cup coconut milk
8-10 dried butterfly pea flowers (available on Amazon)
3 cups of water
2 ¼ cup butterfly pea water
½ tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
Directions
Butterfly Pea Water
Bring 3 cups of water to a gentle boil.
Add butterfly pea flowers and stir gently.
Turn off the heat and let the flowers steep for 30 minutes.
Rice Cooker Method
Combine the rice, coconut milk, butterfly pea water, salt, and sugar in the rice cooker.
Stir well to combine, then press the cook button. If your rice cooker has a "Jasmine Rice" option, select it.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and close the lid to let it settle before serving.
Stove Top Method
Combine the rice, coconut milk, butterfly pea water, salt, and sugar in a medium pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then stir. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cook for about 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and let it steam, covered, for an additional 10 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a rice paddle, close the lid again, and allow the rice to settle before serving.
