Indonesian Rice

This mildly sweet side dish goes well with Asian and curried dishes such as Curry Barbecued Pork Ribs or Thai Pork Chops.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1 cup long grain white rice
2 tablespoons mustard seed
1/4 cup toasted flaked coconut*
1 teaspoon seasoned salt

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine water and coconut milk in medium sauce pan and bring to a boil; add rice, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. Remove from heat. Stir in mustard seed, toasted flaked coconut and seasoned salt.

Makes 4 servings.

*To toast coconut flakes, spread on baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, stirring often, about 3 to 5 minutes. Cool completely.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.