COCONUT-CASHEW BASMATI RICE

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This simple recipe has an exquisite taste that would be great with any Thai dish. It also smells wonderful when cooking! Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup roasted cashews, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup basmati rice
1 cup light coconut milk
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add coconut and cashews. Cook, stirring, until coconut is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Return pan to heat. Add butter, sugar, salt and rice. Stir until rice is glossy, 1 minute.
  • Add coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Stir into coconut and cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.2, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 167.9, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 4, Protein 7

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