Turkey With Coconut Curried Rice |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A mild hint of curry and coconut adds special flavor to this rice dish. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
3 cups cubed cooked turkey (or chicken) |
1 1/3 cups basmati rice or 1 1/3 cups medium grain rice |
1 teaspoon salt |
3/4 teaspoon curry powder |
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 1/2 cups water |
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk |
1 (16 ounce) package frozen sugar snap peas (or 3 cups fresh) |
1/3 cup flaked coconut |
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in deep 12-inch skillet until sizzling; stir in turkey.
2. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through (4 to 6 minutes). Stir in rice, salt, curry and cumin. Continue cooking until rice is lightly browned (1 to 2 minutes).
3. Stir in water and coconut milk. Continue cooking until mixture comes to a boil (4 to 6 minutes). Reduce heat to low. Cover; cook until rice is just tender (13 to 15 minutes). Stir in peas. Cover; continue cooking until peas are tender (3 to 5 minutes).
4. To serve, sprinkle with coconut and cilantro.
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