Chiyou (turmeric rice)

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then drain it.
2. Put the rice in a saucepan with the coconut milk, water, turmeric, salt and the whole onion if using.
3. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring once.
4. Lower the heat to minimum, cover and cook for 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
5. Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes, covered.
6. Remove the onion, fluff the rice with a fork and serve.