Coconut Rice

Name: Coconut Rice
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 2/3 cup finely sliced shallots; 2 cups jasmine rice; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 1/2 cups coconut milk from a well-shaken can mixed with an equal measure of water

7 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
2/3 cup finely sliced shallots
2 cups jasmine rice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 cups coconut milk from a well-shaken can mixed with an equal measure of water

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 325F.
2

Pour the oil into a heavy, ovenproof pan and set over medium-high heat.
3

When hot put in the peppercorns.
4

Let them sizzle for a few seconds.
5

Add the shallots and stir-fry until they turn reddish brown.
6

Add the rice, turning heat to low, as well as the salt and turmeric.
7

Stir gently for a minute.
8

Add the coconut milkwater mixture, turn heat to medium high, and bring to a rolling boil.
9

Cover first with foil, crimping the edges, and then with the lid.
10

Place in the oven for 30 minutes.
11

Remove from the oven.
12

Fluff up and mix with a fork and then quickly cover again and leave to rest for 15 minutes.