Sunwhite

Savoury Coconut Rice

Prep time

15min

Cook time

60min

We often think sweet when we think of coconuts but they’re the star in this savoury dish as well.

Sunwhite® White Medium-Grain Calrose Rice

Sunwhite® White Medium-Grain Calrose Rice

Sunwhite® Calrose Rice is an oval medium-grain white rice known for its quality and taste. When cooked, Calrose rice becomes soft and tender with a tendency to stick together due to its succulent grains, allowing it to retain its moisture. Sunwhite® Calrose Rice is used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess as well as a side dish to compliment almost every meal. Its versatility means that it can be used in everything from starters and soups to desserts. For best results, rinse this rice with cold water. Drain well before cooking. All rice is naturally gluten-free. 4kg and 9kg packages are available in Jordan only.

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Ingredients to serve:

  • 350 g Sunrice White Medium Grain Rice

  • 1 pinch Turmeric (ground)

  • 1½ Cloves

  • 2½ tbsp Soy Sauce

  • 700 ml Coconut Milk

  • ½ Cinnamon Stick

  • 1 stalk Lemongrass Stalk (flattened)

  • 2 Onions (sliced into rings)

  • 1 tsp Rice Flour

  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil

  • 1 Cucumber (cut in slices)

  • 1 tsp Chives (chopped)

Medium Grain

White medium grain rice is a round, tender and succulent grain, allowing it to lock in moisture when it is cooked. This rice is often used in dishes that require a bit more creaminess, like paella or risotto. It is also ideal in your favourite Middle Eastern, Korean and Spanish dishes.

Characteristics

Medium

Medium

Tender

Tender

Soft

Soft

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Method

  • Add a pinch of turmeric, the cinnamon, cloves, lemongrass and soy sauce to the coconut milk and bring to the boil.

  • Add the rice, cover and cook over a low heat for around 20 minutes.

  • Mix the onions and flour together and fry in the hot oil for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.

  • Drain on kitchen paper.

  • Remove the cinnamon, cloves and lemon grass from the rice

  • Season to taste with soy sauce and divide between bowls.

  • Serve garnished with onions, cucumber and chives.

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