Coconut Rice

I love rice. But unless it's the instant variety, I'm not so good at making it. I somehow always over or under cook it. I hear that a rice cooker is the way to go, but I haven't been able to justify spending the extra money. So the other day, I did some research in order to improve my skills, and I discovered that I can cook rice in the crock pot! Then I decided to get creative and see if I could do something fancy with it, and I made coconut rice. And it turned out good! (Hear the shock in my voice?) And, while it tastes fancy, between you and me, it's quite easy to make!

Ingredients

1 c. Jasmine or Basmati Rice
1 c. Lite coconut milk (or more if you want. You just need 2 cups liquid total between the coconut milk and water.)
1 c. Water
1 T. butter
Salt to taste
Cilantro (optional)

Crock Pot Directions
Rub butter on inside of crock pot. Pour rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in crock pot. Turn to high and cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours (or low for 3-4 hours). Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Stove Top Directions
Bring Coconut Milk and Water to a boil. Add salt and butter. When boiling, add rice. Lower heat and let simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff and serve!