Coconut Almond Rice

Prep Time 40 Minutes

Cook Time 30 Minutes

Total Time 70 Minutes

Serves 15

Serving Size 7 oz.

Meal Type Sides

5 cups coconut milk

5 cups water

2 teaspoons salt

4 1/2 cups long grain white rice

1 1/2 cups unsweetened flaked coconut

2 cups sliced toasted almonds

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

4 cups snow peas, strings removed, cut in strips

Combine coconut milk, water, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed.
Toast coconut flakes in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden stirring frequently. Set aside.
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add snow pea strips and sauté until tender.
Stir snow peas, toasted coconut, and toasted almonds into rice using a fork.

Always practice safe food handling procedures

Wash hands with soap and water before handling any food and after handling raw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs.
Gently rub produce under cold running water. Scrub firm produce with a clean vegetable brush under running water.
Wash all surfaces that come in contact with raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs to avoid cross contamination.

Related Recipes