Coconut Rice

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Coconut Rice

 

2 cups long-grain rice

1 Tablespoon vegan margarine (Earth Balance)

1 (13 to 14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk

1 cup water

1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick

1/4 teaspoon salt

 

Rinse rice in a sieve under cold running water 2 to 3 minutes, then

drain well. Meltmargarine in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan over moderately

high heat. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until it becomes

opaque, about 3 minutes.

 

Stir in coconut milk, water, cinnamon, and salt and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 20 minutes, then remove from

heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick and

fluff rice with a fork.