Turmeric Coconut Basmati Rice
Cook time
25 mins
Total time
25 mins
Author: My Sequined Life
Recipe type: Side Dish
Yield: 6 side dish servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 7 oz lite coconut milk
- 1 1/4 cup water
- Chopped fresh basil leaves, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, and salt and stir. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, occasionally stirring, or until onions have become golden and soft, but haven't yet browned.
- Add the rice and turmeric to the saucepan and stir until evenly combined. Let rice cook for just a few minutes, stirring frequently, and then add coconut milk and water. Stir to combine, and then raise heat to let liquid come to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover the saucepan. Let rice cook for about 15-18 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped fresh basil for serving.
Notes
Rinsing the basmati rice before cooking it helps it fluff up while cooking.
You can use regular coconut milk and not lite if you prefer.
You can use regular coconut milk and not lite if you prefer.
