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How to make tasty coconut rice

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

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
Fried coconut rice with chicken and vegetables
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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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