COCONUT CILANTRO RICE

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This rice has a mild coconut flavor. I served it with Macadamia Nut Chicken Breasts #30291 and a Thai red curry sauce. It was a perfect combination.

Provided by beckas

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup long grain rice or 1 cup jasmine rice
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 inch peeled fresh ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring the coconut milk to a boil in a medium sized pot.
  • Add the rice, ginger and salt.
  • Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • While waiting, heat the shredded coconut in a skillet, toasting it lightly.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • When the rice has cooked for 20 minutes, fluff it with a fork and throw out the ginger root.
  • Toss with toasted coconut.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.9, Fat 42.7, SaturatedFat 37.7, Sodium 463.5, Carbohydrate 46.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 2.1, Protein 7.5

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