World Flavors Cookbook

Coconut Rice

Fluffy rice cooked in fresh coconut milk with whole spices — the Belizean Creole and Garifuna side dish eaten alongside stew chicken.

Cuisine: Belize

Ingredients

• 300g long-grain white rice
• 400ml coconut milk
• 200ml water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp butter (optional)
• Sprig of thyme

Instructions

1. Rinse rice until water runs clear.
2. Combine coconut milk, water, salt, and thyme in a pot.
3. Bring to a boil. Add rice.
4. Reduce to very low heat. Cover tightly.
5. Cook 18-20 minutes without lifting lid.
6. Fluff with fork. Add butter if desired.