Coconut Oat Pilaf
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil or butter
- 1 1/2 cups steel-cut oats (not rolled), rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon minced or grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon mustard seeds (brown or black are both fine)
- 3 cardamom pods
- 1 or 2 dried red chilies, like Thai (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup grated dried unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, mint, scallions or parsley, or a combination.
- 1. Put oil or butter in a pot with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. When oil is hot or butter melts, add oats and ginger and stir until coated. Add spices and a pinch each of salt and pepper; stir until fragrant, just a minute or two.
- 2. Stir in 2 1/2 cups water, bring to a boil, and reduce heat so mixture gently bubbles. Cook undisturbed, until most of the water has been absorbed and holes begin to appear on surface, 5 to 7 minutes. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit for at least 10 (or up to 20) minutes.
- 3. Meanwhile, toast coconut in a skillet over medium-low heat, shaking pan and stirring until it is toasted and fragrant, several minutes (watch carefully that it does not burn). Toss coconut and cilantro into oats, fluffing mixture with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot or at room temperature.
peanut oil, oats, ginger, mustard seeds, pods, red chilies, salt, coconut, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/coconut-oat-pilaf-50134827 (may not work)