Aromatic Coconut Jasmine Rice with Lemongrass and Herbs
Aromatic Coconut Jasmine Rice with Lemongrass and Herbs features tender jasmine grains simmered in rich coconut milk and perfumed with lemongrass, ginger, curry leaves, and Thai basil. The result is fluffy, subtly creamy rice with bright citrusy notes and gentle heat, ideal alongside grilled meats, stir-fries, or spicy curries. Serve it for dinner when you want a fragrant, elegant side that elevates the plate.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Aromatic Coconut Jasmine Rice with Lemongrass and Herbs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the rice under cold water.
- 2
Combine the rice, water, coconut milk, ginger, soy sauce, lemongrass, and curry leaves in a saucepan and stir.
- 3
Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Fold the basil into the rice.
- 5
Serve immediately.
- Calories 321.41 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 5.72 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 68.62 g 25%
- Total Fat 1.88 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 1.6 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 159.83 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 2.3 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 6.84 g --
- Added Sugars 4.15 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 185.21 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 0.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 87.71 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 54.99 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 4.04 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.93 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Aromatic Coconut Jasmine Rice with Lemongrass and Herbs is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Coconut Milk, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 321.41 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Aromatic Coconut Jasmine Rice with Lemongrass and Herbs made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut Milk, Fresh Basil, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Jasmine Rice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Aromatic Coconut Jasmine Rice with Lemongrass and Herbs?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 321.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Aromatic Coconut Jasmine Rice with Lemongrass and Herbs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Aromatic Coconut Jasmine Rice with Lemongrass and Herbs healthy?
- Aromatic Coconut Jasmine Rice with Lemongrass and Herbs has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 321.41 calories and 5.72 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 159.83 mg (7% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.6 g (8% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.15 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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