COCONUT CILANTRO RICE WITH PEAS AND CASHEWS

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Make and share this Coconut Cilantro Rice With Peas and Cashews recipe from Food.com.

Provided by swissms

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups jasmine rice (uncooked)
3 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk (unsweetened)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf
1/3 cup roughly chopped cashews
1 cup frozen peas
1/2-1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, over medium-high heat, add the coconut and lightly toast. Remove to a small bowl and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add the oil and the rice and saute until the rice is just starting to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock and the coconut milk and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro, cashews and peas. Season with salt and transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with the toasted coconut and serve.

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