Create a fragrant side dish by using Thai rice, coconut and fresh lime leaves for a citrus kick. It’s great with curries
Prep:10 mins
Serves 8
750g Thai fragrant rice100ml coconut milk2 lime leaves, torn100g desiccated coconut, toasted, in a dry pan until golden
STEP 1Boil the kettle. Wash the rice 3 times in cold water, draining each time to remove the starch, then tip into a large saucepan with a well-fitting lid. Add the coconut milk, lime leaves and 1 tsp salt, then stir.STEP 2Pour over enough boiling water to just cover the rice. Cover, bring to the boil and cook for 5 mins. Turn off the heat and leave the rice to steam with the lid on for 20 mins. Run a fork through the rice to fluff it up, then scatter over the toasted coconut just before serving.
