Coconut Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups (500ml) basmati rice
• 1 tin (13.5 fl oz/400ml) full-fat coconut milk
• 2 cups (500ml) water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Optional toppings: chopped coriander, crispy fried onions, lime wedges, pineapple pieces or sliced spring onions

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the basmati rice in a sieve under cold running water until the water runs mostly clear. Let it drain well.

2. 2

   Add the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, salt and sugar to a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Stir well.

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over a medium heat, stirring once or twice to break up any lumps of coconut milk.

4. 4

   As soon as it boils, put the lid on, turn the heat down to low and cook for 12 minutes. Do not lift the lid while it cooks.

5. 5

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and leave it covered for 10 minutes. This resting time lets the rice finish steaming and helps the grains stay fluffy.

6. 6

   Fluff the rice gently with a fork. Add coriander, spring onions, crispy onions, toasted coconut or lime if using, then serve warm.