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Coconut-cashew rice

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  • Makes4 Servings
By Chatelaine
Coconut-cashew rice

Michael Alberstat

Chatelaine Triple Tested

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut

  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted cashews

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

  • 1/8 tsp salt

  • 1 cup basmati rice

  • 1 cup light coconut milk

  • 3/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Add 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut and 1/4 cup chopped roasted cashews. Cook, stirring, until coconut is golden brown, about 2 min. Transfer to a large bowl. Return pan to heat, then add 1 tbsp butter, 1 tsp sugar, 1/8 tsp salt and 1 cup basmati rice. Stir until rice is glossy, 1 min. Add 1 cup light coconut milk and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, until tender, about 20 min. Stir into coconut and cashews.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 365, Protein 6g, Carbohydrates 44g, Fat 18g, Sodium 111mg.

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