LEMONGRASS COCONUT RICE

Lemongrass Coconut Rice image

A very easy, fragrant and flavorful rice dish.

Provided by MrsElaineous

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 stalk lemongrass, bottom 6 inches only, outer leaves peeled
1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
1 ¾ cups coconut milk
2 bay leaves
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch salt

Steps:

Lightly pound the lemongrass stalk with a kitchen mallet. Combine the lemongrass, rice, coconut milk, bay leaves, turmeric, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Remove bay leaves and lemongrass before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 226.6 mg, Sugar 0.5 g