This Caribbean coconut rice, sautéed and simmered with ginger, cinnamon, and coconut milk, is an easy side dish that pairs well with various dishes.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
277 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and cinnamon stick; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in rice; sauté until rice grains are opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in water, coconut milk, sugar, salt, lime zest, and white pepper; bring to a simmer. Stir once, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 2
Fluff rice with a fork, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted coconut.