Enjoy this delicious and healthy Turmeric Coconut Rice for your next meal. Brown rice simmered in seasoned coconut milk with onion, garlic, and thyme. #coconutrice#rice #turmeric
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 7 oz lite coconut milk (about half a can)
- 1 1/4 cup water
- Chopped fresh basil leaves for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and salt and stir. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, occasionally stirring, or until onions have become golden and soft, but haven't yet browned.
- Add the rice and turmeric to the saucepan and stir until evenly combined. Let rice cook for just a few minutes, stirring frequently, and then add coconut milk and water. Stir to combine, and then raise heat to let liquid come to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover the saucepan. Let rice cook for about 15-18 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped fresh basil for serving.
Notes
- Rinsing the basmati rice before cooking it helps it fluff up while cooking.
- You can use regular coconut milk and not lite if you prefer.
Nutrition
- Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.6g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 5.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 0.5g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.7mg