Description
This Anti-Inflammatory Creamy Coconut Rice is a flavorful, nutritious dish combining jasmine rice with vibrant vegetables, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk. Perfect as a comforting, wholesome meal or side dish, it features turmeric for its anti-inflammatory properties and a blend of tender greens for added nutrients.
Ingredients
Rice and Broth
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white jasmine rice
- 2 1/4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup shallot, finely diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups roughly chopped baby bok choy (about 1 bunch)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2–3 green onions, diced
Seasonings & Liquid
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 (14 oz) can full fat coconut milk (including watery and creamy parts)
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Combine the jasmine rice and low sodium vegetable broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to steam, covered, for an additional 10 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
- Prepare Ingredients: While the rice cooks, finely dice the shallot, mince the garlic, chop the baby bok choy, and dice the green onions. Rinse the baby spinach if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: Heat a large pan with high sides over medium heat. Add the olive oil, then reduce the heat slightly. Stir in the shallot and garlic, cooking just until fragrant, about 30 seconds, taking care not to burn them. Add the chopped bok choy, baby spinach, turmeric, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the greens begin to soften.
- Add Coconut Milk and Simmer: Lower the heat and pour in the entire can of full-fat coconut milk, including both watery and creamy parts. Stir to combine and let the mixture simmer gently with the vegetables for 5 minutes to thicken slightly and allow flavors to meld.
- Combine Rice and Finish: Turn off the heat and fold in the cooked jasmine rice to the coconut-vegetable mixture, stirring well to combine everything evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Stir in the diced green onions, then serve the creamy coconut rice warm as a main dish or side.
Notes
- Using jasmine rice is recommended as other rice varieties may require adjustments in liquid quantities and cooking times.
- This dish highlights turmeric’s anti-inflammatory benefits and can be tailored to include your favorite greens.
- Be careful not to burn the garlic and shallot to avoid bitterness.
- Full fat coconut milk adds creaminess and richness; light coconut milk may alter texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Healthy
