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Thai Peanut Rice

Writer: Archana AnandArchana Anand

Ingredients:

For the rice:

1 cup basmati or jasmine rice

1 can light coconut milk

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp  ginger-garlic, paste or grated

salt, to taste

Water, as needed to cook the rice

 

For the Sauce:

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

2 tsp rice vinegar

2 tsp coconut sugar

1 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce

1-2 Thai chillies, finely chopped

1/4 cup hot water

Salt, as needed

 

For the salad:

1-1.5 cups purple cabbage, finely chopped

1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 cup edamame

1 red onion, thinly sliced

4–5 scallions, thinly sliced

Big handful of cilantro, finely chopped

1/4 cup cashews, toasted


Wash and soak the rice for 30 mins.


Combine all the ingredients for the rice in a sauce pan and cook until done. Let cool for 15–20 mins.


Add all the ingredients for the sauce to a bowl and whisk until well combined.


In a large bowl, add the rice, chopped veggies & the sauce. Mix gently until sauce is well combined. Let it rest for 10 minutes.


Add the chopped scallions, cilantro and roasted cashews.


Mix well before serving.


NOTES:

- Adapt the recipe to your taste and pantry by using different veggies and grains.

- Chili sauce can be substituted for Thai chilies.

- Substitute baked tofu for edamame.

- Play around with ingredients in the sauce to suit your taste.

 
 
 

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