Steamed Brown Rice With Coconut and Ginger

Ingredients

• 2 cups brown rice, rinsed
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk (can use reduced-fat)
• 2 3/4 cups chicken stock or water
• 4 teaspoons gingerroot, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper

Directions

1. 1

   In a pot with a tight-fitting lid combine all ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cooking uncovered; stir occasionally.

3. 3

   When rice boils, cover pot and reduce heat to low.

4. 4

   Cook for 45 minutes (do NOT uncover or stir).

5. 5

   Remove from heat and let sit with lid on for 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Microwave Directions: In a casserole dish with a lid combine all ingredients. Microwave, covered, for 5 minutes on HIGH. Microwave for 30 minutes at 50% power. Let sit with lid on for 10 minutes.