Laotian

Lemon and Cardamom Laotian Sweet Coconut Rice

Name: Lemon and Cardamom Laotian Sweet Coconut Rice
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Laotian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice; 2 cups coconut milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, roasted; 1/4 cup dried mango, sliced; 1/4 cup coconut flakes; 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest; 1/8 tsp ground cardamom

A creamy, sweet coconut rice dish with toasted peanuts, dried mango, and coconut flakes, perfect as a dessert or side. Finished with lemon and cardamom for a fragrant variation.

22 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse rice and combine with coconut milk, sugar, and salt.
Cook on medium heat until rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
Stir in peanuts, dried mango, and coconut flakes.
Serve warm.
Finish with 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest and 1/8 tsp ground cardamom just before serving.

Desserts Sides Vegetarian

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