Lemon Grass Coconut Rice

Here's another great lemongrass recipe. Serve this wonderfully fragrant and flavorful dish with the Ginger, Chicken and Coconut Soup posted earlier!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1 stalk lemongrass, bottom 6 inches only
• 1-3/4 cups coconut milk (can substitute with light coconut milk)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon tumeric
• Salt

Directions:

• Wash the rice under running cold water until water runs clear. Bruise the lemongrass stalk by hitting it with a blunt end of the knife to release the flavors.
• Place coconut milk, rice, lemongrass, bay leaves, tumeric, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan.
• Slowly bring to a boil, stirring once in a while. Once it boils, lower the heat and set to a slow simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
• Remove bay leaves and lemongrass and serve hot.

Serves 6

Source: http://HomeChef.blogspot.com

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