Burmese-style coconut spiced fruit rice

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonVegetable oil
1cupChopped onion
½cupWater, divided
4cupsCooked white rice, unseasoned
4tablespoonsGrated coconut or:
2teaspoonsCoconut flavoring)
3Bay leaves
1teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonCurry powder
¼teaspoonGround tumeric
¼teaspoonGround cloves
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Combine oil, onion and 2 tablespoons water in large non-stick skillet. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until water evaporates and onion begins to brown. Add remaining water and all other ingredients; lower heat. Cover and cook until heated through.

Remove bay leaves before serving.