Coconut Ginger Rice with Peas
Rice prepared with fresh ginger, coconut flakes, and peas are the perfect side or main course dinner.
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes chopped
- 1 tbsp. finely chopped ginger root
- 1 cup rice
- 1 ½ cup water
- ½ cup half & half
- 1 cup frozen peas rinsed
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil olive over medium heat in saucepan. Add ginger root and coconut flakes.
- Cook about 5-6 minutes. Add rice, water, half & half, and salt.
- Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook 15-20 minutes until liquid absorbed.
- Mix with frozen peas.
- optional- top with additional coconut flakes and red chili pepper flakes