Tampa Coconut Cilantro Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups coconut water , or as needed
• 1 cup basmati rice
• salt , or as desired
• 1.5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons unsalted butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring 1 cup coconut water to a boil in a saucepan. Add basmati rice and salt, cover, and reduce heat to simmer. Stir occasionally, adding more coconut water as needed, until rice is soft but not mushy, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove rice from heat, stir in cilantro and butter, and cover again. Let stand until coconut water is absorbed and flavors have blended, about 5 minutes more.