Burmese Coconut Rice Recipe | How to Make Coconut Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (full-fat)
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 kaffir lime leaves, torn
• 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and cut into 3-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fried shallots (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)