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Coconut Rice

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups white rice
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup coconut milk

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Rinse and drain the rice. In a saucepan on medium-high heat, sauté the rice, turmeric, and salt in the oil for a minute or two, stirring constantly. Add the water and coconut milk, bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. Serving & Menu Ideas

    Step 2

    This sweet rice perfectly complements West Indian Red Beans (page 69), Sesame Tofu with Spinach (page 56), or Spicy Potatoes & Spinach (page 45) with Cranberry Chutney (page 231) on the side.

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