Simple yet gently assertive, serve this with bean dishes and vegetable curries.

　　

Ingredients

6 servings

　　One 16-ounce can reduced-fat coconut milk

　　1 1/2 cups brown or brown basmati rice

　　2 to 3 garlic cloves, very finely minced

　　1 to 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, or to taste

　　1 to 2 teaspoons good-quality curry powder, or to taste

　　Salt to taste

　　

Step 1

Combine 2 cups water and the coconut milk in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer.

　　

Step 2

Stir in the rice, garlic, ginger, and curry powder. Cover and simmer gently until the water is absorbed, about 35 minutes. Season and serve.

　　

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Step 3

Gingered Coconut Rice (this page)

　　

Step 4

Garlicky Black Beans (page 113)

　　

Step 5

Tomato-Mango Salsa (page 237)

　　

Step 6

Sliced red and green bell peppers

　　

nutrition information

Step 7

Calories: 226

　　

Step 8

Total Fat: 7g

　　

Step 9

Protein: 4g

　　

Step 10

Carbohydrate: 35g

　　

Step 11

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 12

Sodium: 8mg

　　The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet