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🍽️ Fragrant Coconut Rice

392 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 350 g short-grain rice
• 700 ml coconut milk
• 1 pinch turmeric (ground)
• 0.5 cinnamon stick
• 1 clove
• 1 stalk lemongrass
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 onions
• 1 tsp rice flour
• vegetable oil (for frying)
• cucumber slice
• chive rolls

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the rice under cold water.
2. 2. Let the rice drain well in a sieve.
3. 3. Place the coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, lightly crushed lemongrass, and soy sauce in a pot.
4. 4. Bring the mixture in the pot to a boil.
5. 5. Stir the drained rice into the boiling liquid.
6. 6. Cover the pot with a lid.
7. 7. Let the rice simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
8. 8. Peel the onions.
9. 9. Slice the onions into thin rings.
10. 10. Toss the onion rings in the flour until they are fully coated.
11. 11. Fry the onion rings in the hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes.
12. 12. Remove the onions from the oil when they are golden brown and crispy.
13. 13. Let the onions drain on a piece of kitchen paper.
14. 14. Remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and lemongrass from the cooked rice.
15. 15. Season the rice to taste with a little more soy sauce.
16. 16. Divide the rice among small bowls.
17. 17. Serve the dish garnished with the fried onions, cucumber slices, and fresh chives.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 392
• Protein: 6 g · Fett/Fat: 15 g · Carbs: 54 g