Spiced Coconut Rice

This creamy coconut rice is lightly spiced with curry powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of cayenne--it's perfect for serving with chicken or lamb.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 254 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 12 ounces coconut milk
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 1.5 cups uncooked white rice
• 0.125 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 0.25 cup toasted flaked coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until onion turns clear, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice, curry powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper and stir constantly for 1 minute.

Step 2

Add coconut milk, chicken broth, and toasted coconut; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.