Ginger Coconut Rice

Submitted by Docs Mom

"Ginger Coconut Rice is a great alternative to plain white rice. It pairs very well with Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry. This recipe comes from Out of the Frying Pan."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, julienne strips peeled
• 1 1⁄2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed well in several changes of water and drained
• 1 3⁄4 cups water
• 1⁄3 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• Tabasco sauce
• 2 scallions, minced (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced (optional)
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract (Coconut extract gives this dish a nice kick, but leave if out if you want a milder flavor, or if you) (optional)

directions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over moderately high heat until hot, but not smoking. Sauté ginger for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add rice and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add water, coconut milk, bay leaf, salt, Tabasco, and extract. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook covered, 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
3. Remove pan from heat and sprinkle rice with scallions and cilantro. Let rice stand 5 minutes and fluff with a fork. Discard bay leaf and serve.

Reviews

[echo echo]

I could find no coconut extract so had to omit it, but the coconut flavor came through well, anyway (it probably helped that I served it with Recipe #280709 #280709, which also has coconut milk (I used low-fat coconut milk in both recipes). I eat a lot of rice and am always looking for new delicious ways to cook it--this definitely adds a new twist to my repertoire. Thanks, Doc's Mom.

 

[QueenBee49444]

I added just a touch of cilantro and 1 teaspoon of coconut extract. The flavors of the coconut and cilantro complimented each other for a delicious fluffy rice. Served with recipe #280709. Made for PAC, Spring 2008

 

[Outta Here]

Very good rice. Flavors are subtle. Went well with some curry we had. I didn't have cilantro, but will make sure to add it next time-also will add extract next time. Thanks for posting!

 

[Baby Kato]

I love coconut rice. This was tailor made for me Doc's Mom, all my favorite ingredients in one dish. Made exactly as written, the coconut extract was a nice touch, which I hadn't tried before, but will use again. This recipe made a lovely tasting rice with great depth. I served it with Red Thai Shrimp curry, what a perfect pairing. Thank you for sharing a recipe that I will make again and again.