Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
  • 1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk (see note)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      343 calories; 7 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 60 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 315 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

4 servings

Preparation

  1. Rinse rice in several changes of cold water, until the water runs clear.
  2. Put rice in a saucepan and mix with coconut milk, salt and sugar. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir, cover again and cook 7 minutes more. If rice is dry, sprinkle with 3 to 4 tablespoons water and cook 3 minutes more.
  • Unsweetened coconut milk is sold in Chinese, Thai or Vietnamese groceries and in health-food stores.

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