Basmati Rice with Coconut
Basmati Rice has a lovely delicate aroma, which blends perfectly with coconut milk and toasted flakes.
Serves 4
YOU WILL NEED
- 1 cup (250 ml) basmati rice
- ½ cup (125 ml) coconut milk
- 1 ½ cups (375 ml) water
- 1 ½ t (7.5 ml) Ina Paarman’s Lemon & Black Pepper Seasoning
- toasted coconut flakes for garnish
Method
Soak the rice in plenty of water for 30 minutes and drain.
Place rice in a medium size saucepan, add coconut milk and measured water. Bring to the boil, cover with a lid.
Simmer slowly for 10 minutes.
Switch off the heat and leave rice to stand for 5 minutes.
Fork through the Lemon & Black Pepper Seasoning.
Place in serving dish and sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top.
Ina's Tip
The reason for pre-soaking the rice is to remove any insecticide spray left on the rice.