This quick and easy to prepare dish is sure to be a crowd-pleasing side or standalone meal in your home. Plus, several of the ingredients, including turmeric and 100% orange juice have properties that can support your health.
Golden Coconut Orange Rice
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4 – 6
Ingredients
- 2 tsp (10 ml) oil or butter
- 2 tsp (10 ml) minced garlic
- ½ tsp (2 ml) ground turmeric
- ½ tsp (2 ml) salt
- 1 cup (250 ml) basmati rice
- ¾ cup (180 ml) Florida Orange Juice
- ½ cup (125 ml) water
- ½ can (200 ml) light coconut milk
- 2 tsp (10 ml) sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, finely sliced (optional)
Directions
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in turmeric, salt and rice, before adding orange juice and coconut milk.
- Bring to a boil, stir and cover pot. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow rice to sit for 5 minutes to absorb any extra liquid.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onion if desired.
