Coconut Rice
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- Served Person: Makes 8 side-dish servings
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
- Carbohydrate 39 g(13%)
- Cholesterol 4 mg(1%)
- Fat 12 g(18%)
- Fiber 1 g(3%)
- Protein 4 g(9%)
- Saturated Fat 10 g(50%)
- Sodium 83 mg(3%)
- Calories 277
Preparation 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.
Preparation 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.
