Creamy Asian Brown Rice Recipe (Naturally Gluten Free)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream)
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice*
• 4 teaspoons peanut oil (or a sunflower oil)
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon hot chili oil (or add 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper to sauteed vegetables)
• 1 cup (1 large) diced red pepper
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion
• 2 medium carrots (2/3 cup), shredded
• 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• Salt, to taste

Instructions:

1. Add water and coconut milk to a medium-sized saucepan.
2. Add rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for until liquid is absorbed, about 50 minutes. Remove pan from heat and set aside for another 15 - 20 minutes (leave covered).
3. Preheat large skillet over medium heat. Add oil and heat for about 15 seconds.
4. Add onion, red pepper, and carrots, stir, cover and cook until almost tender, about 5 minutes.
5. Add garlic, ginger, and cumin; stir, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
6. Once rice is cooked to distribute coconut milk or cream.
7. Once vegetables are tender, add the rice to the skillet; and toss to combine.
8. Salt to taste and lightly toss. Sever warm with your favorite protein.

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