Spiced Coconut Rice
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
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1 tablespoon coconut oil
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1 small onion, minced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
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1 teaspoon curry powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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12 ounces coconut milk
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1 1/2 cups chicken broth
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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.