Tampa Coconut Cilantro Rice

This is a Kerala (Southern India) rendition of coconut rice. It's a tad sweeter than regular rice which cuts through much of the spice found in an accompaniment of a spicy curry such as chicken curry.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 205 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups coconut water, or as needed
• salt, or as desired

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring 1 cup coconut water to a boil in a saucepan. Add basmati rice and salt, cover, and reduce heat to simmer. Stir occasionally, adding more coconut water as needed, until rice is soft but not mushy, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Remove rice from heat, stir in cilantro and butter, and cover again. Let stand until coconut water is absorbed and flavors have blended, about 5 minutes more.