Coconut Gingerroot Rice

Name: Coconut Gingerroot Rice
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon julienne strips of fresh gingerroot, peeled; 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed well in several changes of water and drained; 1 3/4 cups water; 1/3 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk; 1 small bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Tabasco to taste; 2 scallions, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh coriander

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon julienne strips of fresh gingerroot, peeled
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed well in several changes of water and drained
1 3/4 cups water
1/3 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 small bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
Tabasco to taste
2 scallions, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh coriander

Directions

1

In a medium saucepan heat oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saute gingerroot, stirring frequently, 2 minutes.
2

Add rice and cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
3

Add water, coconut milk, bay leaf, salt, and Tabasco and bring mixture to a boil.
4

Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5

Remove pan from heat and sprinkle rice with scallions and coriander.
6

Let rice stand 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
7

Discard bay leaf.