FRAGRANT COCONUT RICE

• wash the rice by gently rubbing it with your fingers in a bowl filled with water
• when the water becomes cloudy, drain and repeat the process until the water is clear. Drain.
• place rice in a large nonstick saucepan and add the coconut milk, water, salt, dried pandan leaves, and ginger
• bring to a boil over medium heat
• let the rice boil, uncovered, until steam holes appear in the rice and the surface looks dry, about 10 minutes
• reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook without stirring until all the liquid is absorbed and the grains are tender and fluffy, about 20 minutes more
• toss in the coconut flakes, then fluff the rice. Serve hot or warm.