Thai Style Basil Rice
Wonderfully aromatic, this delicious rice is a wonderful addition to your dinner!!
Steps
In a large , heavy saucepan , melt the butter and oil together over medium heat.
Add the shallots and chopped basil and cook until shallots are slightly soft , about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and green onion and saut another 2 to three minutes.
Add the uncooked rice and stir to coat well.
Saut for 3 minutes while stirring.
Mix together the water and chicken bouillon and stir until dissolved.
Add bouillon liquid to rice in saucepan and bring to a boil.
If using , stir in red pepper and coconut flakes.
Cover saucepan , reduce heat to low , and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and rice is to preferred texture.
Fluff with fork , serve , and enjoy.
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
olive oil, butter, shallots, basil, garlic, green onion, long grain white rice, water, chicken bouillon powder, red pepper flakes, unsweetened flaked coconut