Caron's Tasty Coconut Rice

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This rice is the best. It has the greatest flavour. We just love it. I hope that you will enjoy it also. It makes a wonderful side dish. I usually use either jasmine or long grain rice for this dish.

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Steps

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In a large pot , heat peanut oil over medium heat.

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Saute onions for 5 minutes.

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Add chicken stock , pineapple juice ,.

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Coconut milk and water.

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Bring to a rapid boil.

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Add sea salt , pepper , chili paste , chili pepper , garlic , ginger , lime leaves , lemongrass and rice to boiling liquid.

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Stir well.

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Reduce heat to low , cover and simmer for 20 minutes , or until all liquid has been absorbed.

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Toast the coconut lightly and set aside.

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Finely chop the cilantro and set aside.

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When rice is completed , remove the chili pepper , garlic , ginger , lemongrass and lime leaves.

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Fluff the rice and before serving add the raisins , toasted coconut and finely chopped cilantro.

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Ingredients

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peanut oil, sweet onion, chicken stock, unsweetened pineapple juice, unsweetened coconut milk, cold water, sea salt, black pepper, golden raisin, chili paste, chili pepper, garlic clove, fresh ginger, fresh lime leaves, lemongrass, long grain rice, unsweetened coconut, fresh cilantro