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coconut lime rice

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Private Recipe by
Annacia *
Moose Jaw, SK

A rice dish straight from the Caribbean.

(6 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For coconut lime rice

  • 3 c
    water
  • 2 c
    sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 Tbsp
    cooking oil
  • 1 c
    basmati rice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2
    of a lime, juice of (or 2 tbsp lime juice)

How To Make coconut lime rice

  • 1
    Combine water and coconut in a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Place a strainer over a small bowl and strain coconut mixture into bowl; reserving liquid, discarding coconut solids. You should have 2 cups coconut milk. Set aside.
  • 3
    In a skillet heat oil and then add rice, stirring over medium heat until rice changes color (7-10 minutes).
  • 4
    Stir in the reserved coconut milk and bring mixture to a boil.
  • 5
    Stir in salt, pepper and lime juice. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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