Simple Sweet Coconut Rice

A nice sweet rice that pairs well with spicy food. Found on GroupRecipes.com. I haven't made this yet but the simplicity appealed to me.

• Ready In: 9 hrs
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb  jasmine rice (or basmati)
•  water
• 2 1⁄2 cups coconut milk
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup coconut flakes

Directions

1. Soak rice overnight in water. Drain.
2. Steam rice for 45 minutes or until grains can be pressed with fingers with no hard cores.
3. Put rice into saucepan, add coconut milk, sugar and coconut flakes and simmer on very low heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Simmer until coconut milk is absorbed.
5. Turn on to a plate and flatten with a greased plate or the back of a spoon.
6. Also good served with fresh sliced mangoes or papaya.