Coconut Rice..great Change of Pace!

• 2 cups long-grain rice, well rinsed
• 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
• lemongrass, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (use only the most tender part of the stalk)
• coarse salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup cold water
• 12 cup toasted unsweetened flaked coconut

1. Combine the rice, coconut milk, lemongrass, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add enough water to allow the liquid to cover the rice by 1 inch.
3. Bring to a boil; cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
4. Transfer rice to a serving bowl and remove the pieces of lemongrass.
5. Stir in the coconut flakes.
6. Taste and, if necessary, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
7. Serve warm.

longgrain rice, unsweetened coconut milk, salt, fresh ground black pepper, cold water, coconut

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/coconut-rice-great-change-of-pace-168016 (may not work)