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Coconut Rice

White rice absorbs coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt before resting and being finished with toasted coconut flakes.

$0.58per serving $
95 minstart to table
6servings

CaribbeanVegetarianVeganDairy-freeGluten-freeBudgetSide dishes

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 cup white rice
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Steps

  1. Soak the rice in water for 45 minutes, then drain it well.
  2. Toast the coconut flakes in a dry 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Heat the coconut oil in a 3-quart saucepan, add the drained rice, and stir for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt, then bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Rest the rice covered for 15 minutes, fluff it, and top with the toasted coconut.

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