Thai cocunut rice

Coconut rice is a dish prepared by cooking white rice in coconut milk or coconut flakes. As both the coconut and the rice-plant are indigenous in places all-around the world, coconut rice too is found in many cultures throughout the world.

Ingredients:

Rice-1 cup
Onio-1/2(chopped)
Coconut milk-1 cup
Water-1 cup
Coconut-2 tsp
Salt-1/2 tsp
Oil-1 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds-1 tsp
Toasted coconut for garnish-1 tsp
Sugar-A pinch(optional)

Preparation:

1. Take a wide deep sidded pan with lid.Rub 1/2 tsp of oil over the sides.

2. In 1 tsp of oil season the mustard,add the onions and rice ad fry for 2 minutes.Now add the coconut milk, water, shredded coconut, and salt( sugar, if using) in the pan and set over medium heat.

3. Stir until cocunut milk comes to a gentle boil.
Note:stirring will keep the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.

4. Once the coconut-water has begun to gently bubble, stop stirring and reduce heat to low.

5. Cover tightly with a lid and let simmer about 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice.
Note:Meanwhile check, pull rice aside with a spoon to see down to the bottom of the pan.

6. When the liquid is gone, turn off the heat, but leave the covered pan on the burner to steam another 5-10 minutes, or until you're ready to eat.

7. When ready to serve, remove the lid and fluff rice with a chopstick. Taste-test the rice for salt, adding a little more if needed.

8. Serve by sprinkling of toasted coconut.It goes well with