1. Stove Top Method

1. Rinse the jasmine rice in cold water to remove excess starch until the water runs clear, then drain well.
2. In a small pan on medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add garlic and shallot and saute until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside.
3. Bring the water and coconut milk to a gentle boil on medium-high heat. Add the rinsed rice and mix well. Cover with a lid with a small opening to help release pressure. Cook for 10 minutes or until the rice has observed most of the liquid.
4. Bring the temp to low heat and add salt, sugar, and the sauteed garlic mixture with the rice. Stir and cook for 10-15 more minutes, uncovered, until the rice is done to the consistency you like. Make sure the rice grains are still long and intact and not too mushy or sticking together. Adjust the flavors with more salt and sugar as needed. Remember, the subtle flavors are what we need, not an overly seasoned coconut rice.
5. Remove the rice from the heat and fluff it. If using pandan leaves, discard them before serving. Take in the aroma of the fragrant jasmine rice. Serve with your favorite dish.

2. Coconut Rice in Rice Cooker

1. Rinse the jasmine rice to remove extra starch 4-5 times or until the water runs clear, then drain well.
2. In a small pan on medium heat, brown the garlic and shallot until fragrant and lightly browned. 
3. Combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt, sugar, and the sauteed garlic mixture in a rice cooker.
4. Cook the rice using the rice cooker's instructions until fluffy and cooked through
5. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and discard the pandan leaves before serving.

3. Instant Pot Coconut Rice

1. Rinse the jasmine rice to remove extra starch 4-5 times or until the water runs clear, then drain well
2. In a sauteed function of the Instant Pot, add oil, then sauteed garlic, shallot, and coconut flakes until golden brown and fragrant.
3. Add the jasmine rice, coconut milk, water, salt, and sugar to your electric pressure cooker. Turn the Instant Pot to high pressure or use your rice cooking setting. Cook for 5 minutes.
4. Once the Instant Pot is done cooking, allow 10 minutes of natural pressure release. Manual release any remaining pressure, then fluff the rice and serve.