Coconut Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 12 oz can coconut milk
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 Tbsp shredded coconut
• 1 tablespoon salt
• GarnishFried OnionCilantroToasted Coconut

Instructions

1. Wash rice well until water runs clear
2. In a small pot, toast rice in melted butter on low to remove residue starch. Should smell like popcorn
3. Add shredded coconut, coconut milk, chicken stock and salt. Liquid should be about 2 cm above the top of rice. Bring to a boil uncovered, then cover and set heat to low.
4. Allow to steam for 25-30 minutes
5. Check rice for doneness, if needed add 1/4 cup stock, return lid, and steam for 10 more minutes.
6. When done, fluff rice, and garnish.