Thai Coconut Rice

By Geema on June 02, 2003

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Ingredients

    1. 1 cup uncooked basmati rice or 1 cup jasmine rice or 1 cup long grain rice
    2. 1 (14 ounce) cans coconut milk
    3. 1/4 cup water
    4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
    5. 1/2 teaspoon sugar
    6. 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    7. 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
    8. 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
    9. finely chopped crystallized ginger (optional)
    10. sliced almonds (optional)

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, excpet the crystalized ginger and sliced almonds.
  2. Stir well to combine.
  3. Cook over medium high heat, stirring until mixture comes to a low boil.
  4. Immediately reduce heat to low.
  5. Cover and cook for about 18 minutes.
  6. Fluff with a fork.
  7. The cover, and let sit for 5 more minutes.
  8. Garnish the finished rice with the candied ginger and the sliced almonds.