This Coconut Rice recipe transforms ordinary grains of rice into a fragrant, rich side dish. It's the perfect accompaniment to an Asian inspired dinner and takes hardly any extra effort at all!
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Equipment
strainer or sieve
small saucepan
non-stick skillet if toasting coconut
Ingredients
2cupslong grain rice
14ouncescoconut milk
½cupwater
1tablespoongranulated sugar
½tablespoonkosher saltcan substitute sea salt
½tablespoontoasted shredded coconut for optional garnish
fresh chopped parsleyfor optional garnish
lime wedgesfor optional garnish
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water in a sieve, until the water is clear. Use your hands to gently massage the rice while doing this, the agitation will help remove more starch from the rice.
In a small saucepan add the coconut milk and the water and using a whisk mix well until combined.
Add the rinsed rice, sugar and salt and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, turn the heat down to low and stir well.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Do not remove the lid.
After 15 minutes without removing the lid, turn off the heat and allow to sit for an additional 10 minutes.
Once the 10 minutes are up, remove the lid and give a good stir. Place into a serving dish and garnish with the toasted coconut and parsley. Serve with lime wedges.