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Coconut Rice with Dates

Dates and coconut offer a sweet note to this savory rice.  Try it with our Curry Chicken with Carrots and Dates recipe.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
or long grain rice
1 can (13.5 ounces) light coconut milk * or substitute
1-3/4 cups low-fat milk plus a scant 1/8 teaspoon coconut or vanilla extract
1/2 cup water
4 sliced green onions (green and white parts separated)
1 carrot , peeled and grated
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup Sun-Maid Chopped Dates

Directions:

HEAT rice, coconut milk, water, white part of onion, carrot, salt and cayenne to a simmer. 
REDUCE heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
STIR in dates and remaining green onion.
REMOVE from heat, cover and let stand 2 minutes.

*Available in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets.

Makes 4 servings.

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