Coconut Rice Recipe - Authentic Banjar Indonesian Coconut Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 kaffir lime leaves, torn
• 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised and cut into 3-inch pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 small shallot, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 pandan leaf, tied in a knot (optional but recommended)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon fried shallots (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)