Thai Coconut Rice

INGREDIENTS

1 cup uncooked basmati rice or 1 cup jasmine rice or 1 cup long grain rice

1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk

1⁄4 cup water

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1⁄2 teaspoon sugar

1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1⁄8 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger

finely chopped crystallized ginger (optional)

sliced almonds (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, except the crystallized ginger and sliced almonds.

Stir well to combine.

Cook over medium high heat, stirring until mixture comes to a low boil.

Immediately reduce heat to low.

Cover and cook for about 18 minutes.

Fluff with a fork.

The cover, and let sit for 5 more minutes.

Garnish the finished rice with the candied ginger and the sliced almonds.

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