Coconut Long Grain Rice Food

RESTAURANT STYLE COCONUT RICE (COCONUT MILK)

Steps:

• Rinse rice in water until the water runs pretty clear. (Note 1)
• Drain rice then soak in water for 15 minutes. Then drain.
• Add rice, coconut milk, water, sugar and salt into a small pot or large saucepan over medium high heat. Add pandan or kaffir lime leaf if making Asian restaurant style option.
• Bring it to a simmer so the entire surface of the liquid is rippling (not just the edges), give it ONE stir (not more!), place lid on and immediately turn heat down to LOW.
• Leave for 14 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and rest, undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
• Fluff with rubber spatula. Garnish with toasted coconut, if using, then serve.

COCONUT LONG-GRAIN RICE

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil over medium high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Saute onion, stirring, until transparent (about 3-5 minutes).
• Add the rice and continue to cook and stir for one additional minute.
• Add the chicken stock and coconut milk.
• Stir in salt and pepper.
• Pour rice mixture into an ovenproof baking dish, cover, and bake at 350 for about 18 minutes.
• Liquid will be absorbed, rice will be cooked but not mushy.

COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice in a sieve under cold running water 2 to 3 minutes, then drain well.
• Melt butter in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan over moderately high heat. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until it becomes opaque, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in coconut milk, water, cinnamon, and salt and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 20 minutes, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and fluff rice with a fork.

THAI COCONUT RICE

Steps:

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

COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• In a big saucepan or casserole with a lid, gently soften the onions in the oil and butter.
• When really soft, add the rice and cook, stirring, for a couple of mins. Tip in the coconut milk with 2 cans water. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring, then cover, lower the heat to the lowest setting and cook for 10-15 mins, scraping the bottom regularly with a wooden spoon to stop it sticking. Check the rice: it should be sticky and creamy but not watery, and not quite cooked - still a bit crunchy. Tip into a big bowl that will fit in a microwave and cover with cling film. Chill until ready to serve, for up to a day.
• To serve, poke a hole in the cling film and microwave for 8 mins on High, stirring halfway, until piping hot and cooked through. Add some salt and stir through with a fork to break up the grains.

SUPER EASY COCONUT LONG GRAIN WHITE RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice until water runs clear.
• Spray pan with non-stick spray.
• Place olive oil in deep nonstick pan and heat over high.
• Saute rice, moving constantly, until rice is lightly toasted.
• Lower heat to medium.
• Add salt, pepper, tumeric, lemon rind,coconut milk and chicken broth.
• Cover tightly and bring to a boil- DO NOT OPEN COVER.
• Turn heat to lowest level and let cook until all water is absorbed ( 20-30 minutes)- DO NOT OPEN COVER.
• Turn off heat and let sit another 20 minutes before serving- DO NOT PN COVER.