Coconut Rice

This simple, tasty rice is a great side dish for Indian food (see my Coconut Curry Chicken recipe).



olive oil
2 cups basmati rice
1 14 oz. can coconut milk
6 oz. water
salt
4 scallions, thinly sliced
toasted sliced almonds

• Heat oil in pan.  Add rice and toast for about 3-4 minutes.
• Add coconut milk, water and salt.  Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
• Remove lid, fluff with fork, and add scallions.  Cover for another 5 minutes
• Serve topped with sliced almonds