Waka Coconut Lime Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Jasmine or long-grain rice
• 1 cup Coconut milk (unsweetened)
• 1 cup Water
• 1 Lime (zest and juice)
• 1/2 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear. In a small pot, combine the rice, water, coconut milk, lime zest, and salt (if using).

2. 2

   Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 15–18 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.

3. 3

   Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 2 minutes to finish steaming. Fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice to taste.

4. 4

   Serve the coconut lime rice in bowls and top with diced cucumber. Add black pepper and an extra squeeze of lime if desired.