TWICE AS NICE COCONUT RICE

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This is a delicious ginger coconut rice recipe that I have used for years from a cookbook called Crazy Plates by Janet and Greta Podleski. Its creamy, easy, and the perfect different rice to accompany many dishes. Enjoy!

Provided by hersheysmom

Categories     Thai

Time 30m

Yield 4 1/2 cups rice, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons fresh ginger
1 minced garlic clove
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
3/4 cup light coconut milk
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium, non-stick saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add ginger and garlic -- cook and stir for one minute.
  • Add rice and cook for one more minute.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, 2 1/4 cups of water, honey, lemon zest and salt.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff rice with fork and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.4, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 196.3, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1, Protein 3.4

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