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Cucumber-Mango Rice

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The coconut water in this recipe adds a delicate, hint of coconut flavor, while the mango infuses a gentle sweetness. This is a versatile rice dish. It can be served warm, or at room temperature.  Perfect for a summer day.

Cucumber-Mango Rice
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Cucumber-Mango Rice
Votes: 2
Rating: 5
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Print Recipe
Servings
6
Servings
6
Ingredients
  • 3 cups coconut water
  • 1½ cups Jasmine rice
  • 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1½ cups cucumber half-moon (preferably English Cucumber)
  • 1 mango pitted, peeled and diced. (about 1 cup)
  • cashews chopped
  • salt to taste
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Boil coconut water in a large saucepan. Stir in rice, butter and salt. Return mixture to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook rice until tender, 15 minutes. Add Cucumber and mango, season with salt and garnish with chopped cashews.

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