Thai Saffron Coconut Rice Recipe
If you like coconut rice, try this delicious Thai coconut saffron rice recipe. This uses both saffron rice and coconut rice combined in one recipe.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 2cups white Thai jasmine rice
- 2cups good-quality coconut milk
- 1+3/4 cups good-tasting chicken or vegetable stock
- 2+1/2 tablespoons dry shredded coconut, unsweetened (baking type)
- 1teaspoon turmeric
- Optional: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1clove garlic, minced
- 1tablespoons fish sauce , OR soy sauce if vegetarian
- 1tablespoons lemon juice
- 1teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼to 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed chili (available in the spice aisle)
- 2green onions OR a few chives, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1
Place stock in a pot and set over high heat.Step 2
Add the turmeric, saffron threads (if using), garlic, fish sauce, lemon juice , cumin, and chili. Stir well and bring to a boil.Step 3
Add the rice, shredded coconut, plus coconut milk. Stir continuously (to keep rice from sticking to the bottom) while you bring liquid back to a gentle boil.Step 4
When liquid is gently bubbling, reduce heat to low (just above minimum) and stop stirring. Cover pot tightly with a lid and cook about 15 minutes, or until liquid has been absorbed (use a fork to pull rice back so you can see to the bottom of the pot).Step 5
Turn off heat, but leave the pot on the burner (covered) to steam for another 5-10 minutes, or until you're ready to eat. Rice will stay hot in this way for an hour or more (great if you're having company!).Step 6
Before serving, fluff rice with a fork and taste-test for salt.Step 7
If not salty enough (this will depend on the saltiness of your stock), add a little more fish sauce OR a sprinkling of salt if vegetarian. If too salty, add another squeeze of lemon juice.Step 8
Garnish with the green onion, and serve with a nice Thai Curry , Indian curry , or other dishes of your choice. For plain coconut rice, see my: Easy Coconut Rice Recipe.