Coconut And Lime Rice With Cilantro (Coriander) And Chili
Fluffy long grain rice gently flavoured with coconut and fresh lime with generous amounts of fresh herbs
Equipment
- 1 large frying pan with lid
- 1 citrus juicer
- 1 citrus zester/grater
- 1 sharp knife
- 1 chopping board
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long grain white rice
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed or finely minced
- 1.5 cups water
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- zest of one lime
- 1/2 cup cilantro (coriander), chopped
- 2 or 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 long red chili pepper, finely sliced
- Optional extra cilantro/coriander and lime wedges to garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice well before cooking to wash off extra starch.
- Heat olive oil in a large heavy based frying pan with a lid. Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat the rice with the oil. Next add the crushed garlic and stir to combine.
- Add water, coconut milk, salt and lime zest to the the pan and stir. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer the rice for about 15 to 18 minutes or until all the liquid is abosrbed.
- Remove the pan from the heat and rest, leaving covered, for another 5 minutes.
- Take off the pan lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Add chopped cilantro/coriander leaves to the rice, pour over lime juice and toss to combine.
- Transfer rice to a serving dish and sprinkle with sliced red chili pepper and garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.