Callaloo Coconut Ginger Rice Recipes

COCONUT GINGER RICE

Steps:

• Heat broth, coconut milk and ginger to boiling in saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Stir in rice.
• Heat to boiling, reduce heat.
• Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Add lemon rind and green onions; fluff rice lemon rind and onions lightly with fork to mix.
• Garnish with coconut and lemon slices.

CHE CON ONG - VIETNAMESE SWEET GINGER RICE

Steps:

• To Steam the Rice:.
• Soak the rice in water for 8 hours, drain.
• Put rice into a steamer basket that is lined with cheesecloth.
• Cover and cook over boiling water, about 20 minutes, until tender.
• Place rice in a bowl, cover to keep warm.
• For the Syrup:.
• In small saucepan, add water and sugar.
• Cook over medium heat.
• Stir until sugar is dissolved.
• Boil for about 1 minutes.
• Add grated ginger.
• Reduce heat to a light simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add red food coloring, if desired.
• Pour syrup over rice, stir to completely mix. You can shaped the rice now. Disks are easy, especially to hold the coconut. If using shapes, can press garnishes into the rice slightly. =).
• Garnish with coconut and peanuts.

GINGER COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat oil over moderately high heat until hot, but not smoking. Sauté ginger for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add rice and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add water, coconut milk, bay leaf, salt, Tabasco, and extract. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook covered, 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Remove pan from heat and sprinkle rice with scallions and cilantro. Let rice stand 5 minutes and fluff with a fork. Discard bay leaf and serve.