How to make coconut rice

Coconut milk lends an amazing taste and tenderness to rice to serve as a delicious vegan side dish recipe. This coconut rice is an awesome go-to for comfort food when the temperature drops.
Coconut milk lends an amazing taste and tenderness to rice to serve as a delicious vegan side dish recipe. This coconut rice is an awesome go-to for comfort food when the temperature drops.

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Coconut Rice

Serves 6

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• 1 cup basmatic rice, rinsed well and drained

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• 1 (15-ounce) can coconut milk

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• 1/2 teaspoon salt

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• 1/2 cup dried currants (optional)

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• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Directions:

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1. Bring rice and coconut milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

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2. Reduce heat to low, cover pan, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and keep covered for 10 minutes.

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3. Fluff rice and add remaining ingredients. Serve warm.

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