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Coconut Rice
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 8
This recipe is from Woman's World , February 7, 2006. Excellent side dish!
Ingredients:
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced and peeled
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (13 1/2-14 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 1/2 cups basmati rice, uncooked
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
Directions:
1. In dry pot over medium heat, cook coconut, stirring until lightly browned. Remove from pot. Set aside.
2. In same pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add ginger, salt, and pepper' cook until softened. Add coconut milk and 1 1/2 cups water. Increase heat to high; boil.
3. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in peas and coconut flakes. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
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