Lucindas Coconut Rice Food

COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Saute 2 tablespoons minced ginger in a saucepan with butter. Add 1 cup rinsed basmati rice, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 cup water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat; cover and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, 15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes off the heat; fluff with a fork. Garnish with cilantro and cashews.

COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Rinse and drain rice in cold water. Place in a saucepan with water, coconut milk, and salt. Place the pot over high heat and, bring the liquid to a boil. Stir and reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting and cover the pot tightly with the lid. Continue cooking for 15 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and let stand 10 minutes, covered. Fluff with fork and serve.

COCONUT & LIME RICE

Steps:

• Cook the rice following pack instructions. Add the coconut about 5 mins before the end of the cooking time. Stir in the lime zest and juice, and the coriander. Serve immediately.

LIGHT COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Boil water, coconut water, ginger and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. More or less ginger and sugar can be used to taste.
• Stir in rice.
• Reduce heat and cover. Let simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
• *Check rice periodically. If rice isn't completely cooked but all the water has been absorbed, add 1/4 cup more water and cover.

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.

LUCINDA'S COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Place rice and salt in a medium saucepan. Add coconut water and briefly stir just to distribute evenly. Do not overstir as starches will release and rice will be gummy.
• Bring rice to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cover saucepan. Cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until ready to serve, up to 30 minutes. Fluff with a fork just before serving.