Coconut Rice

Submitted by Green.Chef

"This rice goes great with spicy Indian or Thai style food. It's slightly sweet and very flavorful."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups vegetable stock
• 1⁄2 cup coconut milk
• 1⁄2 cup almonds

directions

1. Heat olive oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add uncooked rice, tumeric, salt, and pepper. Stir rice occasionally until it is toasted and starts to smell nutty (3-4 minutes).
2. Add vegetable stock and coconut milk and stir well. Bring to boil and then turn the heat down to maintain a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Remove rice from heat and stir in almonds. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[NorthwestGal]

This was a really flavorful rice. The almonds added a nice crunchy texture, and the coconut milk was just the right amount (not overpowering at all). Thanks Pastry Queen. Made for 2009 Fall Pick-A-Chef.