The Parker's Coconut Rice

Submitted by The Parker

"I am asked to make this more often than I'd like. It's so simple and bland, yet so surprisingly different and refreshing. If something has a bit of spicy heat to it, this is a way to balance the meal."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup long-grain rice (but whatever you have is fine)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 1/4 cup basil (whatever you have on hand) or 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (whatever you have on hand)

directions

1. Bring coconut milk and water to a boil with rice. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes, stirring only 2 or 3 times until most of the liquid is absorbed.
2. Keep covered until ready to serve and stir in the herb you have chosen.