Coconut-Cashew Basmati Rice

Submitted by Nif_H

"This simple recipe has an exquisite taste that would be great with any Thai dish. It also smells wonderful when cooking! Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened coconut
• 1⁄4 cup roasted cashews, chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 cup light coconut milk
• 3⁄4 cup water

directions

1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add coconut and cashews. Cook, stirring, until coconut is golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. Return pan to heat. Add butter, sugar, salt and rice. Stir until rice is glossy, 1 minute.
3. Add coconut milk and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until tender, about 20 minutes. Stir into coconut and cashews.