Coconut Rice Recipe
(On Htamin)
Burmese Recipes

Coconut rice makes a pleasant change from plain boiled rice as an accompaniment to a main course. It goes particularly well with Burmese Chicken Curry. For a variation, add 1 piece of cinnamon stick, 1 bay leaf, 2 cloves and 2 whole cardamoms - these will give the rice a delicious, slightly spicy flavor.
 

Ingredients:

450 g/1 lb
75 g/3 oz
1
1/2 tsp
1 tsp

long-grain rice, washed thoroughly
creamed coconut, roughly chopped
medium onion, peeled and quartered
salt
vegetable oil

Method:

1. Measure the rice into cups, then transfer to a large pan. Measure 2 cups water for every cup of rice and add to the pan.
    

2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to the boil over high heat to a minimum and cook for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender. Remove the lid and stir the rice once - the liquid should have been absorbed completely and the rice grains should be fluffy. Serve hot.

SERVES 6