2–2/3 cups coconut milk
1–3/4 cups basmati rice (white or brown)
1 teaspoon Rain’s Choice pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 3/4 cup pitted dates, thinly sliced (Bahri or Medjools are especially nice)
1–1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine rice with liquid and bring to full boil. Add salt.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered for 10 minutes. Add vanilla extract.
Fluff the rice into a hot serving dish. Toss with dates, coconut, lemon zest, and lemon juice to taste.
Garnish with extra lemon zest, coconut, and parsley.
Serves 6 – 8.
Find it online: https://vanillaqueen.com/ricewithcoconutdatesandlemon/