Coconut Green Herb Rice

Coconut Green Herb Rice

wtorek, 28 stycznia 2014

Coconut Green Herb Rice

Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 shallots
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 stalk curry leaf
• 2 1/2 cups rice (basmati or jasmine rice preferred)
• 1/4 cup peas (frozen)
• 3 cups coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons mint (chopped)
• 2 -3 green chilies (chopped)
• lime wedge (for garnish)

Directions

• 1 Heat oil, add shallots, bay leaves, curry leaves and rice, and stir over medium heat until the rice turns translucent.
• 2 Add the coconut milk, salt and peas and bring to a boil until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• 3 Reduce heat to very low, cover, and cook for a few more minutes, being vigilant that the rice does not scald at the bottom.
• 4 Remove bay and curry leaves and stir in the cilantro, mint and chilies.
• 5 Fluff up with a fork, garnish with lime wedges if desired and serve immediately.