Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Indonesian Coconut Rice

Name: Indonesian Coconut Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil; 1 yellow onion; 3 garlic cloves; 4 scallions; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp dry mustard; 0.5 tsp hot red pepper flakes; 0.25 tsp ground cloves; 2 tsp sugar; 4 cup cooked brown rice; 1 cup shredded coconut; salt & freshly ground black pepper; peanuts; toasted coconut

Pan-cooked brown rice, coconut and mustard, warmed with ginger and turmeric. Finish with peanuts or toasted coconut.

45 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · Cook 15 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the onion and garlic, and cook until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
5 min
2
Add the scallions, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, mustard, red pepper flakes, cloves, and sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
2 min
3
Add the rice and stir to mix evenly. Gently stir in the coconut. Season to taste with salt and pepper and heat until hot.
4
Cover, and set aside for 5 minutes before serving. Top with peanuts and/or toasted coconut.
5 min