Coconut Rice

A spice- and coconut-scented rice, this is great alongside Grilled Salmon, Thai Roast Chicken, or Burmese Lamb Curry.

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

1 cup basmati or jasmine rice

1/3 cup light coconut milk

1 cup water

1 t salt

5 whole black peppercorns

3 cardamom pods

3 slices ginger

Pinch salt

METHOD

Place everything in a small covered saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to lowest setting, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and remove from heat until ready to serve, keeping covered. Taste for seasoning.