Coconut Cashew Rice

  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tbsp grated ginger
  • Salt
  • 1 cup basmati, rinsed in cold water, drained
  • 14 oz. coconut milk
  • ¼ cup water
  • Cracked pepper
  • ¼ cup cashews, halved
  • 2 scallions, minced
  • ¼ cup dried unsweeted coconut

 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large saucepan with a lid on medium high heat. 
  2. Add the shallot, garlic, and ginger. 
  3. Sprinkle with salt and cook 5 minutes.  Add the rice and cook 3 minutes. 
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and the water.  Bring to a boil. 
  5. Season with salt and pepper.  Reduce heat to ver low, cover and let simmer 20 minutes.
  6. Fold in the cashews, scallions, and coconut.  Serve.

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