Coconut Rice

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice or 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1/2 inch peeled fresh ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring the coconut milk to a boil in a medium sized pot.
  2. 2
    Add the rice, ginger and salt.
  3. 3
    Stir and bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Reduce heat to low and then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. 5
    While waiting, heat the shredded coconut in a skillet, toasting it lightly.
  6. 6
    Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. 7
    When the rice has cooked for 20 minutes, fluff it with a fork and throw out the ginger root.
  8. 8
    Toss with toasted coconut.
  9. 9
    Garnish with chopped cilantro just before serving.

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