CARIBBEAN COCONUT RICE

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This fragrant coconut rice pilaf goes especially well with Indian, Asian, and Caribbean entrées. It's so good and so simple, though, you'll probably find yourself making it often to accompany weeknight meals.

Provided by JenniH76

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
¾ cup water
¾ cup light coconut milk
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon grated lime zest
⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and cinnamon stick, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in rice, and sauté until rice grains are opaque, about 2 minutes. Add water, coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime zest, and white pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 248.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

azeem bscs
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This rice is so easy to make and it's so delicious!


Jared Evans
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I've made this rice several times and it's always a hit!


Alicia Thompson
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This rice is perfect for a side dish or a main course.


Caleb Lazarow
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I love the flavor of this rice! It's so rich and creamy.


Khan Sohel
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This is my new favorite rice recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Waad Haitham
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I made this rice for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the texture was perfect.


Hilda Crawford
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This rice was so flavorful and delicious! I loved the combination of the coconut milk and the spices. It was also really easy to make, which is always a plus.