Coconut Basmati Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups basmati rice
2 cups water , for cooking rice
1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup diced sweet onion , like vidalia
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup roughly chopped cashews
kosher sea salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Place rice in a large, nonstick pot. Cover rice with water and, with your hands, agitate the rice, releasing the starch. Pour off the cloudy water then repeat this process until the water is clear. Pour off the water a final time and drain rice in a colander.
Place drained rice, 2 cups water, coconut milk, and salt in a large pot. Stir to combine. Bring to a fast boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover pot and simmer rice until just tender and liquid is absorbed, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large nonstick skillet. Add onions, raisins, and cashews. Saute, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
When liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender, fluff rice with a fork.
Add onion mixture to rice and toss with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer to a serving bowl.
TO MAKE AHEAD: Rice can be chilled and refrigerated overnight. Microwave for 3 minutes or until heated through before serving.
NOTE: Substitute dried cranberries or dried cherries for the raisins for a different flavor boost. Rehydrate them in 1/4-cup warm water and then drain them before using in this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1120.7 Kcal (4692 kJ)
Calories from fat	493 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	54.78g	84%
Cholesterol	61.01mg	20%
Sodium	1770.88mg	74%
Potassium	895.76mg	19%
Total Carbs	150.97g	50%
Sugars	31.27g	125%
Dietary Fiber	6.67g	27%
Protein	20.14g	40%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	9%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	99.9mg	555%
Calcium	89.4mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	164.76 Kcal (690 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.05g	84%
Cholesterol	8.97mg	20%
Sodium	260.35mg	74%
Potassium	131.69mg	19%
Total Carbs	22.19g	50%
Sugars	4.6g	125%
Dietary Fiber	0.98g	27%
Protein	2.96g	40%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	9%
Iron	14.7mg	555%
Calcium	13.1mg	9%

* 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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