COCONUT-PAPAYA RICE

Coconut-Papaya Rice image

Creamy and fragrant, this mouthwatering rice dish makes a good savory side or a sweet breakfast or dessert treat!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 37m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked regular long-grain rice
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped (1 pound)

Steps:

Heat all ingredients except papaya to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring once or twice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 19 minutes (do not lift cover or stir); remove from heat. Fluff rice lightly with fork. Cover and let steam 5 to 10 minutes.
Mash half of the papaya. Reserve 2 tablespoons chopped papaya. Stir mashed papaya and remaining chopped papaya into rice. Heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot. Sprinkle with reserved papaya and, if desired, additional cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg