Coconut Rice

• 450 g (1lb) long-grain rice
• 725 ml (1¼

Wash the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. Put the rice in a heavy pan and add the coconut milk and salt. Bring to the boil, stirring. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 12 minutes, covered with a tight-fitting lid. Remove from the heat and stand covered with the lid for a further 10 minutes. It will finish cooking in its own steam. Fluff up with a fork or chopsticks.