Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes Toasted-Coconut Rice 3.3 (24) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 The toasted coconut adds a nice nutty flavor to this rice dish. Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut 1 cup basmati rice 2 cups water ¾ teaspoon coarse salt 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias Directions Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook coconut, stirring, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Set aside 2 tablespoons coconut. Stir rice into pan with remaining coconut. Add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Garnish with reserved coconut and the scallions. Rate it Print