Recipe for Coconut Rice

In this recipe for coconut rice, toasting the coconut really brings out the flavor and aroma...

For coconut rice you will need:

1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut

2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk, cream spooned off and save for another use

1 1/3 cup water

1 cup long grain rice

1 tablespoon ginger, minced

1/2 teaspoon salt

Place coconut in a small frying pan over medium heat; cook, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes.

In a 2 quart pan, combine coconut milk, water, rice, ginger, and salt. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until craters form on surface of rice, about 6 minutes.

Reduce heat to low; cover, and cook, undisturbed, for 10 minutes or until water is absorbed.

Fluff rice with fork, sprinkle with coconut, and serve.

This recipe for rice serves 4