Island Rice With Cumin and Coconut

Submitted by Brookelynne26

"From At Blanchard’s Table"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 3⁄4 cups chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

directions

1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and cook the shallots until soft. Add the rice and cumin, and cook for 2 minutes.
2. Add the coconut, broth, and raisins, and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until all the liquid is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork, add the parsley, and taste for salt and pepper. Serve immediately.