Toasted Coconut Rice

(from staceydan’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook coconut, stirring, until golden brown, about 6 minutes.

  2. Set aside 2 tablespoons coconut. Stir rice into pan with remaining coconut. Add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

  3. Garnish with reserved coconut and the scallions.

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