Coconut Rice

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Dive into the creamy coconut and ginger flavor of this fragrant rice! Yummy!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup (250 mL) Thai jasmine rice or basmati rice or other long grain rice
• 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp (5 mL) minced gingerroot
• 1 cup (250 mL) coconut milk
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt

PREPARATION

1. If using jasmine rice, rinse under cold running water until water runs clear. Let drain. Set aside.
2. In saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook garlic, onion and gingerroot, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until softened.
3. Stir in coconut milk and 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) water; bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. With fork, stir in salt.

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