If I had $100 to spend... I'd buy all or as many of the Dave DeWitt books that I could find. This is a pretty good recipe but it needs more zip... increase the heat. Renee Yellow Festive Rice (Nasi Kunyit) Serves 6 (From Singapore) This fragrant, colorful dish goes well with meat dishes. It is especially good with roast ham or turkey. [Adapted from Dave DeWitt, Mary Jan Wilan and Melissa T. Stock's "Hot & Spicy Southeast Asian Dishes" (Prima Publishing). From: New York Now | Food | Sunday, December 20, 1998, "A Global Christmas" By ROSEMARY BLACK] 4 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder 1 5-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled 3 cloves garlic, peeled 20 shallots, peeled 1 cup water 6 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 cups coconut milk 3 cups rice, washed and drained 4 bulbs lemongrass Salt to taste Fried green onion rings In blender or food processor, puree coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, ginger, garlic, shallots and water. In a heavy skillet, heat the oil. When it is almost sizzling, add the pureed ingredients and stir until they are fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the coconut milk and bring to a slow boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, add the rice and lemongrass, and cover and cook until the rice is done, about 40 minutes. Add salt to taste. Garnish with fried green onion rings.