• Rinse the rice in a mesh colander until the water runs clear.
• Add the water, coconut milk, salt, sugar, ginger, and 1/4 cup flaked coconut (if using) to a pot.
• Add the rinsed rice and stir well.
• Bring to a boil and stir once more before covering with a lid.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer 15-18 minutes until rice is done.
• Remove the pot from the heat and keep covered for 10 minutes.
• Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
• Top with toasted coconut if you like.

Toasted Coconut

• Add the 1/2 cup flaked coconut to a shallow pan over medium heat.
• Toast coconut while stirring constantly until just browned. Remove from pan and serve with rice.