Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (10 ounces)
  • One 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk, stirred
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • Hot sauce, for serving

Method

  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil until shimmering.
  • Add the onion and jalapeno and cook over moderate heat until barely softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice.
  • Add the coconut milk, water and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the beans, cover and simmer over low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
  • Cover the saucepan with a kitchen towel and the lid and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with hot sauce.