Coconut Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 cups water (or chicken broth)
• 2 thin slices fresh ginger, peeled
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 Tablespoons cilantro, minced
• 11/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• Pepper
• 2 cups jasmine rice, rinsed

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients, except for rice, in a large saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low.
4. Cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender – about 20-25 minutes.
5. Remove bay leaf and ginger slices and serve.
6. Other additions: Hot sauce, basil, mint, garlic, and toasted unsweetened shredded dried coconut