Coconut Garlic Rice

Step 1 -

Preheat oven to 350ºF

Step 2 -

In medium sauté pan, add oil and garlic and turn heat to medium low.

Step 3 -

Stir gently while garlic browns, 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat if browning too quickly. Use spider to skim the garlic from the oil and spread onto paper towels. Remove pan from heat and set to the side.

Step 4 -

In 4-qt saucepan, heat a few tablespoons of the garlic infused oil over medium heat, add rinsed rice and coat evenly. Sauté for 2–3 minutes.

Step 5 -

Add coconut milk, water, and a bit of salt (you can always add more salt later).

Step 6 -

Bring rice mixture to a boil, remove from heat, add lid and place in oven for 20 minutes.

Step 7 -

Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes (don’t remove lid).

Step 8 -

Remove lid, stir in garlic, adjust salt, and serve immediately. Spice Tribe Collected stories, recipes and more from the Spice Tribe team Follow