Coconut & Thyme Rice

 

Equipment Needed:

• 9 by 13 baking dish with oven friendly lid
• Foil
• Kitchen mallet, meat tenderizer or rolling pin

Ingredients:

• 380g (2 cups) jasmine rice (washed & drained)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (diced)
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 can coconut milk (403ml)
• 200ml water
• 1 stalk lemon grass 
• Fresh thyme sprigs

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place rice, butter, salt, coconut milk, and water in baking pan.
3. Slice lemongrass into 2 sections, cut each section into half.  Bash each section using a kitchen mallet, meat tenderizer or rolling pin to release the oils.
4. Place lemongrass and thyme in baking pan, then cover with lid, or foil.
5. Bake for 37 to 40 minutes, remove from oven and rest for about 10 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.
6. Enjoy!