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Thai Coconut Rice
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 4
Creamy coconut combined with a little bite from red pepper flakes and ginger, create a delicious rice dish to accompany a wide range of entrees.
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked basmati rice or 1 cup jasmine rice or 1 cup long grain rice
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
finely chopped crystallized ginger (optional)
sliced almonds (optional)
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, excpet the crystalized ginger and sliced almonds.
2. Stir well to combine.
3. Cook over medium high heat, stirring until mixture comes to a low boil.
4. Immediately reduce heat to low.
5. Cover and cook for about 18 minutes.
6. Fluff with a fork.
7. The cover, and let sit for 5 more minutes.
8. Garnish the finished rice with the candied ginger and the sliced almonds.
By RecipeOfHealth.com