From Sweet Mama Janisse’s Kitchen
Bless My Soul Café
Coconut Rice
(Makes 4 to 6 servings)
2 cups rice
4 cups water
2 tablespoons of butter or oil
2 tablespoons dried coconut
2 tablespoons butter
Cook rice in the water & butter (covered) about 15 minutes.
When done, remove from heat and stir in dried coconut and butter.
Cook; bacon in a large skillet or Dutch over until crisp. Remove bacon reserving drippings in pan. Crumble bacon and set aside. Cook; sliced onion in reserved drippings over medium heat about 2 minutes, stirring often. Add; cabbage and remaining ingredients. Cook; one minute, stirring constantly. Cover and cook about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with bacon & serve.
http://www.southerneasyrecipes.com/Coconut_Rice_Class_Sweet_Ma.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coconut_rice
