Golden Rice

Assemble these supplies:

• 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 3/4 cups chicken stock

Steps in preparation:

1. In medium-size saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. 
2. Add onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. 
3. Stir in rice, salt, tur­meric, and coconut to taste. 
4. Add chicken stock, stir, and bring to a boil over high heat.
5. Cover pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer rice until tender, about 20 minutes. 
6. Stir rice once with fork while cooking. 
7. Keep covered until ready to serve.
8. Fluff rice with fork and divide among 4 dinner plates.