tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751944066307081281.post312760058892916479..comments2023-08-09T20:26:25.924+08:00Comments on Extra Virgin Chef: Basmati Rice with Grated CoconutExtra Virgin Chefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10448634364036403961noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751944066307081281.post-37746904205131727912012-06-06T18:24:00.488+08:002012-06-06T18:24:00.488+08:00Hi Lena, yes, soak the rice before cooking. I'...Hi Lena, yes, soak the rice before cooking. I've seen many basmati rice recipe saying to do that, and many of my Indian friends tell me the same thing.Extra Virgin Chefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10448634364036403961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751944066307081281.post-4724211108133363302012-06-06T16:39:01.510+08:002012-06-06T16:39:01.510+08:00sorry, i hvnt tried cooking basmathi rice..are you...sorry, i hvnt tried cooking basmathi rice..are you saying that we need to soak the rice first before cooking?lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425536535768950935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751944066307081281.post-24098262811520749732012-06-04T19:02:32.127+08:002012-06-04T19:02:32.127+08:00Hi Ping, I love coconuts in any form! I did toast ...Hi Ping, I love coconuts in any form! I did toast them first although I was told later there's no need to if I'm already stir frying the rice. That is to say, if they're already toasted, just add to the rice.Extra Virgin Chefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10448634364036403961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751944066307081281.post-2247321432963920592012-06-04T18:37:12.530+08:002012-06-04T18:37:12.530+08:00Yum!! I do love the addition of the grated coconut...Yum!! I do love the addition of the grated coconut. Do you toast the coconut first? Or would that make it even more chewy? :)pinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03425142391134523753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751944066307081281.post-89492511394375197532012-06-04T12:12:21.295+08:002012-06-04T12:12:21.295+08:00Hi Esther, delighted to know you. Hope you're ...Hi Esther, delighted to know you. Hope you're enjoying your SAHM days.Extra Virgin Chefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10448634364036403961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751944066307081281.post-25424150728719108882012-06-04T01:21:03.847+08:002012-06-04T01:21:03.847+08:00Hi Luan, love the idea of using the rice cooker to...Hi Luan, love the idea of using the rice cooker to cook this! I always had the impression that it's quite messy and tedious to make, but now it sounds totally doable. Thanks - I will try it one day.Esther@thefussfreechefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898768867504528978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751944066307081281.post-39560514988793904522012-06-03T19:11:51.778+08:002012-06-03T19:11:51.778+08:00Hhhhmmmm...wok hei doesn't seem to go with thi...Hhhhmmmm...wok hei doesn't seem to go with this, not that I am expert. Add some ghee to your oil to give it that special aroma (if you are ok with ghee or add butter).PHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010771600736676432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751944066307081281.post-34576091248569470232012-06-03T12:25:22.351+08:002012-06-03T12:25:22.351+08:00Now I remember why I wanted them stir-fried. I wan...Now I remember why I wanted them stir-fried. I wanted "wok-hei" -http://extravirginchef.blogspot.sg/2011/08/achieving-my-wok-hei.htmlExtra Virgin Chefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10448634364036403961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751944066307081281.post-60521657976125287432012-06-02T21:31:42.551+08:002012-06-02T21:31:42.551+08:00OK, shall try that the next time round. Thanks for...OK, shall try that the next time round. Thanks for the tip. Keep them coming.Extra Virgin Chefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10448634364036403961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751944066307081281.post-33373352033160751282012-06-02T21:06:30.459+08:002012-06-02T21:06:30.459+08:00Hi Luan, I think the usual method of shallot-ginge...Hi Luan, I think the usual method of shallot-ginger-garlic tastes better. After the rice is cooked, add your cashew nuts and grated coconut, not necessary to stir fry. This is from my experience cooking nasi minyak, which will be featured in my post in the near future.PHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010771600736676432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751944066307081281.post-81253227576712424902012-06-02T18:05:35.490+08:002012-06-02T18:05:35.490+08:00Hi Ola, do let me know if you try this dish!Hi Ola, do let me know if you try this dish!Extra Virgin Chefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10448634364036403961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8751944066307081281.post-26149918007708538352012-06-02T15:56:19.108+08:002012-06-02T15:56:19.108+08:00sounds interesting, I like dishes with rice so one...sounds interesting, I like dishes with rice so one day I have to try<br /><br /><a href="http://daleka-droga.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Blog about life and travelling</a><br /><a href="http://lakomymokiem.blogspot.com//" rel="nofollow">Blog about cooking</a>Olahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974463440732558398noreply@blogger.com