I wanted to try and make a coconut curry rice tonight. I used 1 c long grain 
rice and 2 c. of coconut milk anded curry powder. Rhe rice did not cook all the 
way through. Any ideas? Should i have added more coconut milk? Suggestions are 
welcome.
Malaina


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On Nov 17, 2012, at 12:46 PM, gail johnson <[email protected]> wrote:

> 
> 
> Creamy No-Roux Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese
> Serves 4 to 6
> What You Need
> 
> Ingredients
> 
> 1 pound pasta, any shape
> 1 1/2 cups whole or 2% milk
> 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
> 2-3 cups shredded cheese, like cheddar, monterey jack, or colby
> 1/2 teaspoon salt
> 1/4 teaspoon powdered mustard
> Optional extras (cook before adding): Ham, bacon, onions, peas, mushrooms, 
> peppers, broccoli, cauliflower
> 
> Equipment
> 
> Pasta pot
> Sauce pan
> Whisk
> Spatula
> 
> Instructions
> 
> 1. Boil the Pasta: Bring about 4 quarts of water to a boil over high heat in 
> the pasta pot. Add the pasta and a tablespoon of salt. Cook until the pasta 
> is al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
> 
> 2. Warm the Milk: When the pasta has finished cooking, prepare the cheese 
> sauce. Begin warming 1 cup of the milk in the saucepan over medium heat. 
> Whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of milk and the flour until there are no 
> lumps. When you just start to see tendrils of steam rising from the warming 
> milk, whisk in the milk-and-flour mixture. Continue whisking gently until the 
> milk thickens slightly to the consistency of heavy cream, 3-4 minutes.
> 
> 3. Make the Cheese Sauce: Turn the heat to low and begin mixing handfuls of 
> cheese into the milk. Stir in the salt and mustard. Stir until all the cheese 
> has melted and the sauce is creamy. Taste and adjust the seasonings as 
> desired. Remove the sauce from heat.
> 
> 4. Combine the Pasta and Cheese Sauce: In a large serving bowl, combine the 
> pasta and 1/2 of the cheese sauce. Stir to coat the pasta evenly. Add the 
> second half of the sauce and any extra add-ins.
> 
> 5. Serving and Storing Leftovers: Serve the mac and cheese immediately while 
> still warm. Leftovers will keep for up to a week and can be reheated in the 
> microwave. If the sauce is a little dry after re-heating, mix in a splash of 
> milk to make it creamy again.
> 
> Additional Notes:
> 
> • Baked Mac and Cheese: If you have a little extra time, you can bake the 
> macaroni and cheese to give it a golden crust. Pour the prepared mac and 
> cheese into a casserole dish, cover with a lid or foil, and bake at 350°F for 
> 1/2 hour. Remove the covering, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and a few pats of 
> butter, and bake uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden 
> and the interior is bubbly.
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