Hung Kao Mun Gati (Thai Coconut Rice)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2020

Every region that grows coconuts and rice marries them to make the grains rich and fragrant. Here is one of our favorite versions.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 40 minutes

Hung Kao Mun Gati (Thai Coconut Rice)

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Hung kao mun gati can be traced to the Persians in the court of King Narai of Thailand (1632–1688), who enjoyed rice dishes prepared with liquids other than water, including coconut milk. Rinsing the grains before cooking removed surface st...

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