SAVORY COCONUT RICE

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I love coconut rice, especially as a side for spicy grilled meats, but when I order it out, it's usually too sweet for my tastes, and more closely resembles dessert than a side dish. So, I decided to create a more savory version at home, which I eventually did, after a few short decades of testing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 37m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups jasmine or long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
½ teaspoon red chili flakes
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (not coconut cream)
1 bay leaf
¼ cup toasted coconut for garnish

Steps:

  • Place rice in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add grated ginger, kosher salt, red chili flakes, and turmeric. Pour in water and coconut milk. Whisk until mixture is well combined (do not stir again).
  • Place pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. When mixture starts to bubble and reaches a low simmer, place bay leaf on the surface, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18 minutes without taking off the lid. Remove pan from heat and let sit 5 minutes, covered. Fluff rice with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 24.5 g, Sodium 500 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

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