Best Coconut Almond Rice Recipes

CARIBBEAN MARINADED FLANK STEAK WITH ALMOND COCONUT CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• 1. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice for Marinade; discard excess juice. Reserve crushed pineapple for Coconut Rice. Combine marinade ingredients and reserved pineapple juice in small bowl. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or to overnight, turning occasionally. (The longer you marinate the better.) Prepare Coconut Rice, combine coconut milk and rice in medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 35 to 45 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. To toast coconut on the stovetop, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread coconut in single layer; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly brown, stirring occasionally. To toast almonds on the stovetop, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread almonds in single layer; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly brown, stirring occasionally. Stir in reserved pineapple, toasted coconut, toasted almonds and finely chopped cilantro. Meanwhile, remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Preheat Broiler and place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil 13 to 18 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning once. Carve steak across the grain into thin slices. Garnish with mango (optional) and serve a top the lettuce with the rice.

COCONUT-ALMOND RICE KRISPIES TREATS

Steps:

• Butter a 9" x 9" baking pan or casserole dish.
• In a large bowl, measure rice krispy cereal and set aside.
• In a large non-stick frying pan, add coconut flakes and almonds and dry roast over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the coconut and almonds start to turn golden; about 4 minutes.
• Immediately pour into the bowl with the cereal and mix well.
• In the same frying pan melt butter over low heat.
• Add the grated almond paste and marshmallows.
• Cook over low heat until all ingredients are melted and smooth; about 5 minutes.
• Immediately pour almond-marsmallow mixture into the bowl of cereal.
• Butter a large spoon and mix contents thoroughly until well incorporated.
• Press krispy treat mixture into the buttered dish.
• Cool until firm enough to cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.

COCONUT ALMOND RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the lemongrass, 1 3/4 cups coconut milk, the water, kaffir lime leaves, and salt. Heat over medium-high heat until milk just begins to simmer. Stir in rice, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover; cook until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Stir in nuts, cilantro, and remaining 1/4 cup coconut milk; season with pepper. Discard lemongrass. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro sprigs.

COCONUT ALMOND RICE

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil stirring frequently so it does not burn. When it gets to a big boil reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 min. Lots of stirring and attention will make this delicious!
• Brown coconut and almonds and add to the rice once it is finished cooking.

THAI SHRIMP WITH COCONUT-ALMOND RICE

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to the package directions, but replace half the water called for with coconut milk.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add shrimp and cook 3-4 minutes until pink.
• Add chili sauce and stir until heated through.
• Stir almonds into cooked rice and top with shrimp mixture.
• Garnish with onions.