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Thai Cashew Coconut Rice

Rinse rice well until the water runs clear. In a medium-sized pot, mix together the rice, coconut milk, garlic, salt, and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once the pot reaches a rolling boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes.After 30 minutes, turn off heat and let sit (with lid on)for an additional 10 minutes. Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce.In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 15 seconds, or until the peanut butter thins. Stir well. Add the ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir again. Thin as desired with water. Fluff the rice and combine it with the chopped vegetables and cashews. Drizzle with a bit of the Ginger Peanut Sauce and taste. Serve with lime wedges.
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Ingredients

FOR THE COCONUT RICE:

1 1/2 C dry jasmine rice

1-15 oz can unsweetened coconut milk

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp salt

1 C water

 

FOR THE SALAD:

2 red bell peppers, finely chopped

1 red cabbage, shredded

1 1/2 C shredded carrots

1 small red onion, finely diced

1 C cilantro, chopped

3/4 C green onions, thinly sliced

1 C cashews, finely chopped

 

FOR THE GINGER PEANUT SAUCE:

1/3 C peanut butter

2 T honey

2 T of The Olive Bin's Honey Ginger White Balsamic Vinegar

2 tsp of The Olive Bin's Japanese Toasted Sesame Oil

water to thin

Directions

  1. Rinse rice well until the water runs clear.
  2. In a medium-sized pot, mix together the rice, coconut milk, garlic, salt, and water. Cover and bring to a boil.
  3. Once the pot reaches a rolling boil, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes.After 30 minutes, turn off heat and let sit (with lid on) for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, make the peanut sauce.In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave for 15 seconds, or until the peanut butter thins. Stir well. Add the ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Stir again. Thin as desired with water.
  5. Fluff the rice and combine it with the chopped vegetables and cashews. Drizzle with a bit of the Ginger Peanut Sauce and taste. Serve with lime wedges.

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Honey Ginger White Balsamic
Honey Ginger White Balsamic
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Japanese Toasted Sesame Oil
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