Thai Coconut Rice Recipe

Name: Thai Coconut Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 sprigs cilantro; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp butter; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 1 fresh hot red chile, seeded and chopped; 4 tbsp Thai red curry paste; 2 cups jasmine rice; Grated zest of 1 lime; One 14.5 fl oz (411ml) can coconut milk; 1 tsp salt; 1 kaffir lime leaf, shredded; 2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

5 sprigs cilantro
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 fresh hot red chile, seeded and chopped
4 tbsp Thai red curry paste
2 cups jasmine rice
Grated zest of 1 lime
One 14.5 fl oz (411ml) can coconut milk
1 tsp salt
1 kaffir lime leaf, shredded
2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

1
Pluck the cilantro leaves off the stalks; finely chop the stalks and reserve the leaves.
2
Heat the oil and butter in a large deep frying pan over low heat.
3
Add the shallots and chile and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, or until they start to turn golden.
4
Then, stir in the curry paste and cook for another 30 seconds.
5
Add the rice, lime zest, and cilantro stalks.
6
Stir for 1 minute, until the rice is well coated.
7
Stir in the coconut milk, 1 3/4 cups water, and the salt.
8
Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
9
Sprinkle in the kaffir leaf and reduce the heat to medium-low.
10
Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
11
Stir the rice and cover.
12
Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
13
If the liquid has been absorbed but the rice is still not tender, add a little more water.
14
When ready to serve, stir in the scallions and sprinkle with the reserved cilantro leaves.
15
Serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 sprigs cilantro, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp butter, 2 shallots, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Thai Coconut Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Thai Coconut Rice

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