Instructions: Wash rice several times if using imported rice. Place rice in large pot or rice cooker with coconut milk, lemongrass stick, bay leaves and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and cook until all moisture is absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove lemongrass stick and bay leaves.

Cover and let rice sit 5 to 10 minutes before serving. It should be soft but fluffy.

Makes 6 cups.

INTRO: prepared by the Wives of Indonesian Civil Servants, a womens organization known as Dharma Wanita.

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