Rice and Coconut Milk

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Rice and Coconut Milk

Recipe By : Hugh Carpenter and Teri Sandison (1994)
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :1:00
Categories : Chopstix Rice

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups rice
1/4 cup coconut milk
water
salt and pepper
chopped cilantro

Rice: long grain white, jasmine, or pearl -- not "minute" or "converted"

Wash rice until the water remains clear. Place rice in a 2-1/2 quart
saucepan. Add the coconut milk (quantity varies as per your likely). Add
cold water to cover the top surface of the rice by exactly 1 inch. Bring to
a boil, continue. As soon as the top surface of the rice is no longer
covered with liquid, cover the saucepan, turn the heat to the lowest setting
and simmer/steam for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish.

Black and Decker type Steamer Enough for 2 servings
Use "full" water bath level. Put 1/2 cup washed rice in bowl. Add 1/4 cup
coconut milk to bowl. Make up the difference with water (1/2 cup water in
bowl). Set timer for 35 minutes.
Fluff with fork. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with cilantro.
Ref: Fusion Cookbook

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