Inside Cooking Ep 23: Coconut Rice

A make-ahead basmati side dish with mild coconut flavours to be served with curries for a party. Coconut rice makes a terrific accompaniment to many dishes. Quick and easy to make, this recipe will turn into the option of choice.

Ingredients (for 10 persons)

• 3 onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1kg bag basmati rice
• 2 x 400ml cans coconut milk

Instructions

(Preparation time: 15 mins; cooking time: 25 mins)

STEP 1

In a big saucepan or casserole with a lid, gently soften the onions in the oil and butter.

STEP 2

When really soft, add the rice and…