Cilantro Coconut Rice Recipe

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Cilantro Coconut Rice
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Ingredients:

  • 3 cups basmati rice (20 oz)
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh jalapeno including seeds (from 1 chile)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups packed fresh cilantro sprigs

Directions:

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Wash rice in several changes of cold water in a bowl until water is almost clear. Soak rice in cold water 30 minutes, then drain well in a sieve.
  3. Spread coconut in a shallow baking pan and toast in oven, stirring occasionally, until pale golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool completely.
  4. Cook ginger and jalapeño in 1 tablespoon oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until chile is softened, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil, covered. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and transfer to a large bowl.
  6. While rice cooks, pulse together coconut, cilantro, scallions, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until finely chopped.
  7. Add cilantro mixture to cooked rice and stir gently until combined well.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 163.76 Kcal (686 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.51g 10%
Sodium 237.48mg 10%
Potassium 71.01mg 2%
Total Carbs 25.87g 9%
Sugars 0.22g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1.18g 5%
Protein 2.1g 4%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 3%
Iron 22.9mg 127%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 94.66 Kcal (396 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.76g 10%
Sodium 137.27mg 10%
Potassium 41.05mg 2%
Total Carbs 14.96g 9%
Sugars 0.13g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 5%
Protein 1.21g 4%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3%
Iron 13.2mg 127%
Calcium 10.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • sugar free

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