TOASTED-COCONUT RICE

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The toasted coconut adds a nice nutty flavor to this rice dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
2 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook coconut, stirring, until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
  • Set aside 2 tablespoons coconut. Stir rice into pan with remaining coconut. Add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with reserved coconut and the scallions.

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