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Lemongrass Infused Coconut Jasmine Rice Pilaf

Lemongrass Infused Coconut Jasmine Rice Pilaf Recipe

Every time I serve this rice I hear someone at the table say "this is the best rice I have ever had." I hope you get the same reviews!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Thai
Calories 196.6 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup uncooked angel hair pasta, broken (about 1 inch long)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup reduced-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 stalk lemongrass, white part only (cut in 2 inch pieces)

Instructions
 

  • Toast angel hair in toaster oven on light toast setting. Keep a close eye being careful not to burn.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir in the rice and toasted angelhair and salt.
  • Add the coconut milk, water and lemongrass.
  • Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 20 minutes (do not uncover or stir while it cooks).
  • Remove from heat and discard lemongrass before serving.

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Nutrition

Serving: 73gCalories: 196.6kcalCarbohydrates: 37.8gProtein: 3.2gFat: 3.1gSaturated Fat: 1.9gCholesterol: 7.6mgSodium: 606.2mgFiber: 1.3g
Keyword < 30 Mins, Coconut, Fruit, Long-Grain Rice, Nuts, Rice
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