Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice or 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1/2 inch peeled fresh ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Method

  • Bring the coconut milk to a boil in a medium sized pot.
  • Add the rice, ginger and salt.
  • Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • While waiting, heat the shredded coconut in a skillet, toasting it lightly.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • When the rice has cooked for 20 minutes, fluff it with a fork and throw out the ginger root.
  • Toss with toasted coconut.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro just before serving.