Coconut Thai Rice

Submitted by twobees

"I think this recipe came from Canadian Living magazine, but am not sure. The whole meal (which is comprised of Recipe #239788, Recipe #239892, Recipe #239789 and Recipe #239791) embodies the Thai tradition of combining all the five tastes: sweet, hot, sour, salty and bitter in one meal."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon gingerroot, minced
• 3⁄4 cup coconut milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

directions

1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold running water until water runs clear. Let drain. Set aside.
2. In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic, onion and gingerroot, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in coconut milk and 1-1/4 cups water; bring to boil.
3. Stir in rice; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand, covered for 5 minutes. With a fork stir in salt.

Reviews

[Amber W.]

This is nice for a change from plain rice with Asian dishes

 

[Esther in Atlanta]

Not a bad side dish but a bit bland. Added 1/4 of black pepper and fresh mint right before serving.

 

[Londonsbk]

This is a decent recipe. It is slightly sweet and has a nice subtle flavor. This is excellent paired with Thai dishes (thus coconut Thai rice). The Jasmine rice with the coconut milk is a really nice fragrance. Make sure to really soften the onions. I would add a little more ginger, maybe 2 tsp or 1 tbsp. Overall, this was a nice side dish and now knowing the flavor, I will use it in certain/specific meals.

 

[esfahlgren]

A little too subtle for my taste- but it complimented the wasabi soy fish dish I had prepared. I'd probably make it again with less water, a bit more salt, and perhaps a bit more garlic/ginger?

 

[Outta Here]

This was a great side to ~Nimz~ Recipe #272020. Flavors are subtle and don't overpower. It is also moist, so great as rice side for a dish with no sauce. Make sure you use Jasmine rice, as it is quite different from regular rice. Thanks for this keeper!