SIMPLE SWEET COCONUT RICE

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A nice sweet rice that pairs well with spicy food. Found on GroupRecipes.com. I haven't made this yet but the simplicity appealed to me.

Provided by HisPixie

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 9h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb jasmine rice (or basmati)
water
2 1/2 cups coconut milk
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Soak rice overnight in water. Drain.
  • Steam rice for 45 minutes or until grains can be pressed with fingers with no hard cores.
  • Put rice into saucepan, add coconut milk, sugar and coconut flakes and simmer on very low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Simmer until coconut milk is absorbed.
  • Turn on to a plate and flatten with a greased plate or the back of a spoon.
  • Also good served with fresh sliced mangoes or papaya.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 15.8, Sodium 52.6, Carbohydrate 115, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 66.2, Protein 5.1

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