Fragrant Coconut Rice with Mango & Sesame

Fragrant Coconut Rice with Mango & Sesame

Recipe By Courtney Roulston

Ingredients

  • 400 ml can Coles organic coconut cream 

  • 1 kaffir lime leaf, bruised 

  • ½ lemongrass stem, bruised 

  • 3 tbs Coles honey, plus extra to serve 

  • 1 1/3 cups short or medium grain white rice, rinsed in a sieve  

  • sea salt to taste 

Toppings

  • 1 mango, sliced 

  • 2 passionfruit

  • 1 tsp white & black sesame seeds, toasted 

  • 1 tbs shredded coconut, toasted 

Method

  • Heat 250 ml of the coconut cream and 1½ cups (375 ml) of water in a pot over a medium heat. Add the lime leaf, lemongrass, 2 tbs of honey, rice and a pinch of salt. Bring up to a simmer then reduce the heat to low an cook for 15 - 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed. 

  • Combine the remaining coconut cream and remaining honey in a small pot over a medium heat for 2 - 3 minutes.

  • Remove the lime leaf and lemongrass from the rice and discard.

  • Place the rice mixture into serving bowls and drizzle over a little of the coconut cream mixture. Top with sliced mango, passionfruit, sesame seeds and coconut before serving.