Description
A deliciously crispy rice dish made with coconut milk and scallions.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup chopped scallions
- 2 cups Carolina long-grain rice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup canola oil
- 1 cup full-fat, unsweetened, canned coconut milk
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, salt, pepper, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, stir in the rice and allow it to return to a boil.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and cook for approximately 18 minutes, or until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Once cooked, remove the pan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Uncover the pan and use a fork to gently fluff the rice.
- Spread the rice out in an even layer on a large baking sheet and allow it to cool completely for about 30 minutes. If making ahead, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to a day.
- When ready to cook, mix the rice with ¼ cup of chopped scallions in a large bowl, reserving the remaining ¼ cup for garnish.
- Heat ¼ cup of oil in a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet over high heat until it begins to shimmer.
- Add the rice to the pan, and using a sturdy metal spatula, press the rice down firmly into an even layer.
- Let it cook undisturbed until the bottom turns golden brown and crispy, around 5 minutes, but start checking at 4 minutes to avoid burning.
- Flip the rice, press it down again, and cook until the other side is golden and crispy, another 5 minutes.
- Once done, transfer the rice to a serving platter, garnish with the reserved scallions, and enjoy.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for convenience.
- For added flavor, consider using vegetable broth instead of water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg