Lemongrass Coconut Rice

Upgrade your standard rice side dish by using this recipe, which simmers long-grain rice in coconut milk with lemongrass, turmeric, and bay leaves.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 187 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 ¾ cups coconut milk
• 1 stalk lemongrass, bottom 6 inches only, outer leaves peeled
• 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed and drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Lightly pound the lemongrass stalk with a kitchen mallet. Combine the lemongrass, rice, coconut milk, bay leaves, turmeric, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Remove bay leaves and lemongrass before serving.