Description
Peanut Butter Rice is a delightful fusion of creamy peanut butter and fluffy long-grain rice, creating a comforting yet exciting dish. This easy-to-make recipe brings warmth to your table with its sweet and savory flavors, perfect for cozy dinners or weeknight meals. Whether enjoyed on a rainy evening or at family gatherings, this dish promises to be an instant favorite for everyone.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear.
- In a medium pot, combine rinsed rice and 2 cups of water; bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, whisk together peanut butter and coconut milk in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Stir in soy sauce and grated ginger into the peanut mixture.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix in the peanut sauce until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg