This easy-to-put-together Coconut Turmeric Rice is a quick, nourishing dinner and school lunch meal kids will love. The creamy coconut milk gave it a slightly sweet flavor, while the turmeric added a soft golden color and a cozy warmth. Spiced with nutritious spices and ready in no time, it’s an easy meal that turns dinner into a cheerful, wholesome adventure. My kids call it “treasure rice,” and I’ve watched it disappear from lunchboxes and dinner plates with no complaints
COCONUT TURMERIC RICE
My kids call it “treasure rice,” and I’ve watched it disappear from lunchboxes and dinner plates with no complaints.
Yield: 3 kids 1 adult
Materials
- 25 ml Coconut oil
- 47 grams Butter
- 3 grams Oregano
- 3 grams Thyme
- 4 grams Rice spice or 2 seasoning cubes
- 1 large Bay leave
- 1 small Habanero pepper
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 550 ml Coconut milk
- 4 grams Turmeric powder
- 2 grams Black pepper
- 750 grams Rice
Instructions
- Soak rice overnight or for some hours. Gather all the ingredients
- Cut the onion into two equal parts. Dice one part and blend the other with habanero and a clove.
- On medium heat, place a pan on the stove. Add the oil, let it heat a little, then add the diced onion, thyme, and oregano. Fry till the onion is translucent, then add the turmeric and black pepper.
- Add washed, drained rice and toast until it becomes golden. You can test it by pressing one grain with your finger; if it's hard, it's ready.
- Add coconut milk, salt, the blended onion mixture and broth.
- Cover and let it simmer for 12 minutes. Switch off the stove and let it rest for 10 minutes.Serve with your favorite protein.
Notes
The recipe is made with love for my children and yours. Let me know in the comments what you think about the recipe. Catch up with me on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook @homecookmum