Ingredients for - Tampa Coconut Cilantro Rice

1. Coconut water, or as needed 2 cups
2. Basmati rice 1 cup
3. Salt, or as desired 1 cup
4. Chopped fresh cilantro 1 ½ tablespoons
5. Unsalted butter 2 teaspoons

How to cook deliciously - Tampa Coconut Cilantro Rice

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

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.