Coconut Rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups long-grain jasmine rice ($0.73)
• 1 clove garlic (minced , $0.04)
• 3/4 tsp salt ($0.03)
• 1 13.5oz. can coconut milk ($1.64)
• 1 cup water ($0.00)

Instructions

1. Rinse the jasmine rice using a wire mesh strainer or a bowl, making sure to pour off as much excess water as possible. Add the rinsed rice to a pot along with the minced garlic and salt.
2. Add the coconut milk and water to the pot. Give the rice a brief stir.
3. Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to high, and allow the liquid to come up to a full boil. Once it reaches a full boil, turn the heat down to low. Allow the rice to simmer over low for 15 minutes. Make sure the pot maintains a simmer. Do not stir or lift the lid as the rice simmers.
4. After simmering for 15 minutes, remove the pot from the heat and let the rice rest an additional 5 minutes without lifting the lid. Finally, after the rice has rested, you lift the lid and fluff with a fork. Serve hot.