Bariis kaneeco (coconut rice)

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then drain it.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan and fry the rice in it for 2 minutes.
3. Add the coconut milk, the water, the crushed cardamom, the sugar and the salt.
4. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook over very low heat for 20 minutes without stirring.
5. Check that the liquid is absorbed, then let it rest 5 minutes covered.
6. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm, optionally sprinkled with shredded coconut.