FLUFFY COCONUT RICE

I can eat a whole bowl of plain rice without stew and be totally happy with myself. Rice is just fragranced aromatic and delicious on its own, especially Basmati rice! I love how coconut brings out the flavors in food, used mostly for desserts, but makes rice a dish you could eat everyday of your life without it becoming boring. This is a simple meal that you can whip up in minutes and eat with some left over beef, chicken or vegetables. Did you know: The varieties of rice are typically classified as long-, medium-, and short-grained. The grains of long-grain rice (high in amylose) tend to remain intact after cooking; medium-grain rice (high in amylopectin) becomes more sticky. Medium-grain rice is used for sweet dishes, for risotto in Italy, and many rice dishes, such as arròs negre, in Spain. Some varieties of long-grain rice that are high in amylopectin, known as Thai Sticky rice, are usually steamed. A stickier medium-grain rice is used for sushi; the stickiness allows rice to hold its shape when molded. Medium-grain rice is used extensively in Japan, including to accompany savoury dishes, where it is usually served plain in a separate dish. Short-grain rice is often used for rice pudding. Instant rice differs from parboiled rice in that it is fully cooked and then dried, though there is a significant degradation in taste and texture. Rice flour and starch often are used in batters and breadings to increase crispiness. Now you know!

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Basmati Rice
1/2 Cup Coconut Cream
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
2 1/2 Cups Water

INSTRUCTIONS
Set a deep bottomed pan on high heat. Add water and salt. Mix to combine

Add the vegetable Oil

Add coconut cream

Let mixture simmer until it comes to a boil. Wash rice under running water and add into the pan. Keep heat on high as the rice bubbles

Once water significantly reduces, turn down the heat to really low and let rice slowly simmer covered

Once all the water has dissolved, turn heat off and serve the rice immediately

Basmati rice gives you fluffy single strand rice that is not sticky but delicious

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FLUFFY COCONUT RICE

by Mulunga Alukwe April-4-2018

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Basmati Rice
• 2 1/2 Cups Water
• 1/8 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Cup Coconut Cream
• 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil

Instructions

Heat deep bottomed pan, add water and salt, stir to mixAdd vegetable oil and coconut cream. Let water simmer until boilingWash rice through running water and add into the pan. Simmer rice on high heatOnce water has reduced to below the rice, turn down heat, cover pan and let rice simmer slowlyRemove from heat once all the water had dissolved. Serve immediately

Details

Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 25 mins Yield: 2 Servings