Creamy Coconut Rice with Vegetables
Preparation Time:
25 min
Difficulty:
Novice
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of jasmine rice
- 1 can (400ml) of coconut milk
- 1 cup of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bell peppers)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- pot
- spatula
- measuring cups
- knife
Instructions:
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a pot, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- While the rice is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the mixed vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender.
- Once the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and gently mix in the sautéed vegetables.
- Serve the creamy coconut rice in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Macros:
- Total Calories: 380kcal
- Carbs: 60g
- Proteins: 5g
- Fats: 15g