Thai Basmati Rice Yum

September 01, 2019 1 min read

An excellent side dish for any meal, this recipe for Thai Basmati Rice is high in fiber, protein, and iron. It provides a healthy alternative to processed white rice while being delicious to boot. 

BSF Kitchen Test: 08/27/19
INGREDIENTS (makes four servings):
  • 1 cup organic brown basmati rice
  • 1 tablespoon of avocado oil
  • 2 1/2 cups of water
  • 1 diced onion
  • 2 cloves of minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
  • 1 (whole) juiced lemon
  • 4 basil leaves cut into thin ribbons
  • 1/4 cup of fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup unsalted, toasted, and chopped peanuts
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Heat avocado oil in a pot.
  2. Add the onions and pinch of kosher salt, saute until the onions are translucent, about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the ground ginger and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
  4. Add the basmati rice, stirring once, and bring to a boil.
  5. Cover the pot and reduce heat to a simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  6. Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest with the lid still on, for 10 minutes.
  7. Stir in the lemon juice.
  8. Garnish with toasted peanuts, fresh cilantro, and basil.

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    Kinsey Taylor
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