Coconut Rice

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon curry powder
• 3⁄4 cup long grain rice
• 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
•  salt and black pepper, freshly ground (optional)

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion and curry powder and saute for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Then, stir in the rice until coated with butter.
2. Vigorously shake the can of coconut milk. Then, add the entire contents to the rice and stir until evenly blended. Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, until the coconut milk is absorbed. Add salt and pepper if you wish.
4. This rice dish goes especially well with curries.