Myanmar - Burmese-Style Coconut Spiced Fruit Rice

Burmese-Style Coconut Spiced Fruit Rice

Serves 6

Ingredients

-       1 ts Vegetable oil

-       1 c Chopped onion

-       1/2 c Water, divided

-       4 c Cooked white rice, unseasoned

-       4 tb Grated coconut or:2 ts Coconut flavoring)

-       3 Bay leaves

-       1 ts Ground cinnamon

-       1/4 ts Curry powder

-       1/4 ts Ground tumeric

-       1/4 ts Ground 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.