Yellow Rice (Nasi Kuning — Indonesia)

2 cups coconut milk
1 cup uncooked regular rice
1 (2-inch) piece lemon grass
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

Heat all ingredients to boiling in saucepan, stirring once or twice; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 14 minutes, without lifting cover or stirring. Remove from heat. Fluff rice lightly with fork; cover and let steam 5 to 10 minutes. Remove lemon grass.

Yields 6 servings.