Spiced Coconut Jasmine Rice with Toasted Cashews

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

Fluffy jasmine rice cooked in fragrant coconut milk with warm spices, topped with crunchy toasted cashews for an aromatic side dish. This Thai-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs jasmine rice, canned coconut milk, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup whole, unsalted cashews
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain well.
2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, 1 cup canned coconut milk, 1 1/2 cups water, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cardamom, and 1 tsp salt. Stir gently to combine.
3. Step 3: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
4. Step 4: While rice cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1/3 cup whole unsalted cashews and toast, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until golden and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Remove rice from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
6. Step 6: Transfer rice to a serving bowl, sprinkle toasted cashews on top, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro for a bright finish.