Name: Coconut Basmati Rice
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 1/2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk; 2 teaspoons (packed) golden brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups basmati rice (about 13 ounces), well rinsed, drained; 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, lightly toasted

This rice is delicious with Amber's Pineapple and Cardamom Chicken with Mint, but would also be great alongside curried shrimp or grilled lamb chops.

Recipe information

Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 1/2 cups canned unsweetened coconut milk

2 teaspoons (packed) golden brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups basmati rice (about 13 ounces), well rinsed, drained

1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, lightly toasted

Preparation

Combine 2 cups water, coconut milk, sugar, and salt in heavy large saucepan. Bring to simmer, then stir in rice. Cover, leaving slight opening for steam to escape. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 12 minutes. Cover tightly, remove from heat, and let stand 10 minutes. Transfer rice to bowl; sprinkle with toasted coconut.

TagsCoconut Fruit Coconut Milk Basmati Rice Rice Rice & Grains Side Dinner Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Dairy Free Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer Simmer Bon Appétit

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