Lemon Grass Coconut Rice

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Rice
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 cup long-grain rice
1 Stalk lemongrass -- bottom 6 inches only
1 3/4 Cups coconut milk
2 pieces bay leaves
1/2 Teaspoon turmeric
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
 

Preparation:

Wash the rice under running cold water until water runs clear. Bruise the lemongrass stalk by hitting it with the blunt end of a knife. Place coconut milk rice lemongrass, bay leaves, turmeric, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring once in a while. Once it boils, lower heat to a low simmer, cover and cook for 25 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove bay leaves and lemongrass and serve hot. Note: This is an amazingly fragrant and flavorful rice dish.

 

Nutritional Information:

1646 Calories (kcal); 101g Total Fat; (53% calories from fat); 23g Protein; 172g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 73mg Sodium