Turmeric Rice

Turmeric Rice

Delicious coconut turmeric rice that can be prepared in one pot! This easy golden rice recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner as it only takes 15 minutes to prepare. If you love rice, you’ll love this healthy vegan side dish. It can easily be made fat-free and is naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients

2 cups (370 g) uncooked brown rice
1/2 tablespoon oil or use water if non-oily
1 small/medium chopped onion
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chopped fresh turmeric (optional)
1 stalk (65 g) chopped leek
1 teaspoon ground turmeric, if not using fresh, use 1 1/2 teaspoons.
1/4 teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
Sea salt to taste (I used 1 1/2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Cayenne pepper to taste (optional)
1 medium carrot chopped
1 cup (240 ml) can of coconut milk
2 3/4 cups (660 ml) vegetable stock
Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

You can watch the video in the post for visual instructions.
Add the brown rice to a bowl and cover with water. Let stand for about 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are chopped. Then empty it.
Heat the oil (or water if it’s lean) in a large saucepan. Add the onion and fry for about 3-4 minutes over medium heat.
Add the fresh ginger, garlic, leek, fresh turmeric and all the spices. Fry for another minute.
Add the carrots, coconut milk, vegetable broth, and drained rice. Cover and boil.
Cook on low heat for 45 minutes, then turn off the heat. Let stand for another 5-10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more salt/pepper/cayenne pepper to taste if needed. Garnish with fresh herbs, Vegan Parmesan Cheese and enjoy! Serve with Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff or Potato Stuffed Cake.