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How to make tasty coconut rice

Nothing tastes better than creamy coconut rice with curry of choice.

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by The Star

Coast03 October 2022 - 09:43
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In Summary


•Nothing tastes better than creamy coconut rice with curry of choice.

•Using short-grain rice will most likely be too sticky and mushy.

Fried coconut rice with chicken and vegetables

Nothing tastes better than creamy coconut rice with curry of choice.

Use Basmati, jasmine, or any long-grain brown or white rice for flakier rice.

Using short-grain rice will most likely be too sticky and mushy.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice,  Basmati, washed
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-15 oz. can of coconut milk
  • 2 cups of water
  • ¼  teaspoon Cayenne pepper, (optional)
  • salt, to taste

Preparation

Step 1: Heat oil in a large sufuria on medium-high, then cook onion and garlic until soft about 3 minutes.

Step 2: Add rice and stir until rice is fully coated then add in coconut milk, cayenne pepper, and salt

Step 3: Bring to boil, cover, and reduce to simmer on low for 40 minutes or until rice is tender.

Step 4: Remove from heat and keep covered for about 10 minutes.

Fluff with a fork, serve hot with chicken or beef stew or choice, and enjoy

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