Inspired in the Thai cuisine, this creamy coconut rice is a perfect combination of texture and flavor. This is a healthy, vegan and gluten-free option for those who are searching for a special dish that is easy to make.
If you’re tired of always making your rice the same way, this is such a delicious alternative. With only 2 ingredientes and some spices you get a creamy vegan delightful rice, infused with a combination of coriander, paprika and ginger, which makes it a perfect side dish. In this case I chose a mixture of pan-fried vegetables with sesame seeds and soy sauce on top. As the rice itself already has a lot of flavour, I personally prefer to serve it with something simple.
Although this is a simple recipe, I do have a few tips to give you:
- Make sure to rinse the rice at least 5 times before cooking. I know it sounds like a lot of work, but just do it (you’ll thank me later). You get a fluffier rice as a result in the end.
- I personally prefer basmati rice but any rice will do (Jasmine rice is also a good option).
- When the rice is starting to boil, put on a lid and bring the fire back to a simmer.
- Want to give your rice an extra flavor? instead of water use stock.
Now that I gave you the tricks you need to take out the most of this recipe, let’s start with the next steps:
Ingredients (1 serving):
- 1/4 can of coconut milk
- 1/3 cup + 1 tbsp of water
- 1/2 cup of basmati rice
- A pinch of salt
- Grounded ginger, paprika powder and coriander seed powder.
Main dish
- 1 carrot
- 1/4 of an onion
- 4 or 5 pieces of broccoli
- 1/2 of a medium sized zucchini
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Rinse the rice at least 5 times in a strainer.
- Grab a pot and pour in the water and coconut with a pinch of salt.
- Add the rice.
- Add 1 teaspoon of ginger powder, paprika and coriander powder and mix it into the rice.
- Bring it to a boil. Then lower the temperature to medium heat and cover with a lid.
- Simmer 18 to 20 minutes.
- While the rice is getting ready, cut all the vegetables into long thin strips (Julienne type)
- Preheat a pan over medium heat with a tsp of olive oil.
- Add the vegetables to the pan, add the salt and pepper and cook for about 10 minutes.
- When it’s ready, place them on a plate and spread some sesame seeds and soy sauce on top.
- When the 20 minutes have passed, add the rice to the plate and spread some sesame seeds on top.
- Done! time to enjoy.
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Below you’ll find the nutritional values of this recipe.
