Coconut Rice

Coconut rice is a flavorful side dish that can be eaten on its own or with a stirfry or sauce. The coconut and lemongrass flavors are inspired by traditional Thai recipes, yet this vegan dish has very few ingredients and is a breeze to prepare.

INGREDIENTS:
3 tbsp oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 tsp lemon grass, diced (optional)
2 cups white rice
2 1/2 cups water
1 14 oz can coconut milk
1/4 cup lightly toasted coconut flakes (optional)

PREPARATION:
In a large frying pan, sautee the onion in the oil for 3-5 minutes. Add rice and lemongrass and cook for about two minutes, until rice is toasted, stirring frequently and adding more oil if needed.

Carefully add water to rice.

Allow to boil before reducing heat and covering. Continue to stir occasionally for about 15 minutes.

Add coconut milk and cook 10-15 more minutes, until rice is cooked through.
Top with toasted coconut flakes, if desired, and enjoy!

Collette,

Would I have to go to Whole Foods to get lemon grass? I've heard of it (and no doubt eaten it in some of the dishes I've tried), but I have never tried to buy it.

Ideas? Think a local grocery would sell it?

Thanks -Julie

I have been able to find it at small stores around here, but we are surrounded with asian influences in this area!!

If it's not a pain to have to drive to Whole Foods, do that cause you probably won't have to end up running around town to find it!

Good luck Sweetie