Yellow Festive Rice

• 4 stalks lemongrass
• 4 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
• One 5-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
• 3 cloves garlic
• 20 shallots
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 cups coconut milk
• 3 cups rice, washed and drained
• Salt to taste
• Fried green onion rings for garnish

1. Trim the stalks of lemongrass to about 3 inches in length.
2. Trim away any hard portions, discard the outer leaves, and coarsely chop.
3. Place the coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, ginger, garlic, shallots, and 1 cup of water in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
4. Heat a heavy skillet over high heat, add the oil, and when very hot, add the spice blend.
5. Saute in the oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
6. Add the coconut milk and bring to a slow boil.
7. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
8. Add the rice and lemongrass, cover, and cook until the rice is doneabout 40 minutes.
9. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
10. Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of oil, and when hot, add the rings of a sliced green onion and fry until crispy.
11. Remove and drain on paper towels.
12. Mound the rice on a platter, garnish with the onion rings, and serve.

stalks lemongrass, ground coriander, ground cumin, ground turmeric, cayenne powder, ginger, garlic, shallots, vegetable oil, coconut milk, rice, salt, green onion

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/yellow-festive-rice (may not work)