Spiced Coconut Rice

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This creamy coconut rice is lightly spiced with curry powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of cayenne--it's perfect for serving with chicken or lamb.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 small onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
12 ounces coconut milk
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup toasted flaked coconut

Directions

1 Heat coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until onion turns clear, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice, curry powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper and stir constantly for 1 minute.
2 Add coconut milk, chicken broth, and toasted coconut; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.