Coconut Rice

Coconut Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup uncooked basmati rice or 1 cup jasmine rice or1 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)

METHOD

1. 1
   Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, excpet the crystalized ginger and sliced almonds.
2. 2
   Stir well to combine.
3. 3
   Cook over medium high heat, stirring until mixture comes to a low boil.
4. 4
   Immediately reduce heat to low.
5. 5
   Cover and cook for about 18 minutes.
6. 6
   Fluff with a fork.
7. 7
   The cover, and let sit for 5 more minutes.
8. 8
   Garnish the finished rice with the candied ginger and the sliced almonds.