Thai-Style Fragrant Rice
Thai fragrant rice, also known as jasmine rice, is famous for its delicate aroma and fluffy texture. It is a staple in Thai cuisine and pairs well with a variety of dishes.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Jasmine rice
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 1 cup Water
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 stalk Lemongrass
- 1 cup Thai basil leaves
- 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 piece Lime wedges
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, coconut milk, water, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped lemongrass.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan.
- Let the rice simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove the lemongrass stalk and fluff the rice with a fork.
- In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir-fry for a few minutes, until it is well-coated in the oil and heated through.
- Season with salt and garnish with Thai basil leaves.
- Serve the Thai-Style Fragrant Rice with lime wedges on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.