Toasted Thai Basil Coconut Rice
Treat yourself with this island-inspired recipe that’ll make you feel like you’re enjoying it on a beach under a palm tree with a warm breeze on your face!
ORGANIC THAI CHILI OIL
5 Thai Chilis Minced
1/4 Cup Organic Sesame Oil
2 Tbl Organic Virgin Coconut Oil Not Refined
4 Tbl Liquid Coconut Aminos
1 Tbl Minced Garlic
2 Tbl Minced Fresh Shallots
1 Tbl Organic Rice Vinegar
1 tsp Red Chili Pepper Flakes
TOASTED THAI BASIL COCONUT RICE
2 Cups Hinode White and Wild Rice
2 Cups Water
2 Tbl Coconut Oil
1 Tbl Coconut Butter
1 Cup Coconut Milk
1/4 Cup Chopped Scallions
1/4 Cup Chiffonade Thai Basil
Organic Thai Chili Oil Preparation
Cook coconut oil, sesame oil, and minced garlic in a small pot on low heat for about 10 min.
When mixture starts to foam and look slightly golden in color, remove from heat and stir in the rest of the ingredients. Store in airtight container and refrigerate.
Toasted Thai Basil Coconut Rice Cooking Instructions
Turn oven on to 375ºF
In medium sauté pan, add coconut oil, coconut butter and Hinode Rice.
Sauté mixture until toasted and golden brown, about 5 min.
NOTE: Keep rice moving in pan, mixture will smell of toasted coconut, BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN.Add water and cover. Simmer on low heat for 20 min.
Add coconut milk, stir evenly and cover. Place entire pan in oven and finish for 15 min.
Remove rice from oven, and add fresh scallion, Thai basil and fluff.
Drizzle organic Thai chili oil right on top. Enjoy!