Servings: 4 serves as a side dish
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 in. fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup fresh parsley and/or cilantro, chopped
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- Fresh seasonal vegetables
- Fresh squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- On medium-high heat, add the virgin coconut oil to the pot. Add chopped onion and stir until translucent.
- Add rice and stir until evenly coated with oil and onions.
- Add water and let it come to a boil.
- Cover with a lid and let simmer on medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until water is mostly absorbed.
- Add coconut milk, ginger, garlic and any additional vegetables or seasonings.
- Slowly stir while seasoning with unrefined salt and black pepper to taste.
- When all of the liquid is absorbed, the rice should have a thick and creamy consistency.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro and serve right away.
Notes
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