Thai Rice Bowls
Experience the vibrant allure of Thai Rice Bowls, where fragrant jasmine rice meets a medley of colorful veggies and your choice of protein. With aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, every bowl is a flavor fiesta that promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
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- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1¾ cups water
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup protein (chicken, tofu, or shrimp)
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, snap peas)
- ½ can (about 200ml) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Combine with water in a pot, bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- In a large pan over medium heat, add oil. Sauté your chosen protein until browned and cooked through.
- Add chopped vegetables to the pan and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, red curry paste, and fish sauce. Pour into the pan with the protein and veggies.
- Simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Fluff rice with a fork, divide among bowls, and top generously with the protein-vegetable mix.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 bowl (450g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate your protein before cooking. Customize by swapping proteins or using seasonal vegetables. To enhance spice levels, adjust red curry paste according to taste.