ONE-POT TURMERIC COCONUT RICE WITH GREENS
No matter how you modify this one-pot rice, it can't help but simultaneously comfort and enliven: The rice is cooked with turmeric, black pepper and rich coconut milk, which is all brightened by a mix of coconut, sesame seeds and lime. The greens, which conveniently cook on top of the rice, can be swapped out for anything that steams in 10 minutes, such as frozen peas or edamame, green beans, broccoli, grated carrots or sliced fennel. While a meal all on its own, this rice would also be great accompanied by tofu, white fish, chicken thighs or stewed black beans. Prepared as written, this dish has a relatively pure, mild flavor, so if you want more oomph, add more turmeric and saffron and season with plenty of salt and pepper as you cook.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, weekday, grains and rice, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse rice until water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
- In a medium pot or Dutch oven, toast the coconut and sesame seeds over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. (Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.) Transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out the pot.
- In the same pot, melt the coconut oil over medium-low. Add the scallion whites, turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cook, stirring, until aromatic and lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the rice, coconut milk, saffron (if using), and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Fill the empty can of coconut milk with water and add it to the pot. Give the mixture a good stir to separate any lumps and bring to a boil over medium-high.
- Once boiling, cover, turn the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- As rice cooks, remove and discard the tough stems of the leafy greens, if needed, and cut or tear the leaves into bite-size pieces. When the rice has cooked for 10 minutes, arrange the greens on top of the rice in an even layer and season well with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook until the rice is tender, 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, 5 minutes.
- As rice rests, zest the lime and cut it into 4 wedges. Add 1/2 teaspoon zest to the coconut-sesame mixture, along with the scallion greens. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Gently stir the greens into the rice using a spatula or fork, season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls. Sprinkle the coconut mixture on top and serve with a lime wedge for squeezing over.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 369, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 31 grams, Sodium 866 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Mausham Rai
[email protected]I've never had turmeric coconut rice before, but I'm glad I tried it. It's a delicious and unique dish.
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[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.
SOUROV AHMED
[email protected]I'm not a fan of coconut, so I used almond milk instead. It turned out great!
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[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a flavorful and satisfying dish.
Natasha Ralebona
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Rosemary Mulwale
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of greens. It's healthy and delicious.
Adaya Blackshell
[email protected]I love the vibrant color of this dish. It's so inviting.
Dhanmaya Gole
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
MD:Najimu Islam
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the greens were tender and delicious.
Ray Ballack
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Candy MacLyt
[email protected]Easy to make and packed with flavor. I used brown rice instead of white and it turned out great.
Julia Rauda
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of turmeric, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shekh Rohul
[email protected]This turmeric coconut rice with greens is a culinary delight! The flavors of turmeric, coconut, and greens blend perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the lime juice, which gave the dish a refreshing and zesty kick. I served this with grilled