Thai Style Lime Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup jasmine rice
14 ounces light coconut milk (1 can)
1/4 cup water or 1/4 cup chicken broth, plus
1 tablespoon water or 1 tablespoon chicken broth
1/2 lime, zest of
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon granulated onion
1/8 teaspoon sugar (I use Splenda)
1 teaspoon fresh basil, slivered

Preparation

Combine all ingredints except basil in pot, stir over medium heat until reaches boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15-20 minutes without lifting lid.
Remove lid, add basil and fluff with fork. Let sit, covered for 5 additional minutes.
If your rice seems sticky, a small squeeze of fresh lime juice stirred into rice will help.