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3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Rice (Peanut Sauce Rice)

Closeup of peanut butter rice with peas and marinated tofu.
Nutty and savory Peanut Butter Rice that only requires 5 minutes of actual cooking. A delicious one-pot dish that is a quick, wholesome, and healthy delight!
Jem @ The Fruity Jem
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 3 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice (200 grams), I used basmati but feel free to sub with other brown rice
  • 2 cups water to cook the rice, or adjust according to package instructions
  • 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce (15 ml)

And the OPTIONAL spices & garnish

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • a pinch cayenne pepper adjust according to preference
  • coriander chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the Rice

  • Cook the rice according to package instructions.
    1 cup uncooked brown rice, 2 cups water
  • If it's missing, a general instruction is to use 2 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice used. Bring it to a boil in a saucepan or a small pot, then reduce the heat to low once boiling.
    Simmer on low heat until the rice is cooked, doing a taste test after the first 10 minutes. You do NOT have to stir your rice at all so you can just leave it as it is.
  • To prevent burning, add more water every now and then if the rice is still uncooked but if there is no more water in the pan.
  • Once the rice is done, turn off the heat.
  • If the bottom of the rice is sticking to the pot, cover the pot with a lid for 3-5 minutes. This will trap the steam so the bottom doesn't stick.
    Skip this step if your rice doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.

Mix with the Peanut Butter Sauce

  • While waiting, if your peanut butter is clumping together, use the back of the spoon to press and break apart your peanut butter.
    2 Tablespoons peanut butter
  • To the bowl containing your peanut butter, add the soy sauce and the optional spices (garlic powder and cayenne pepper). Then mix the sauce mixture.
    1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, a pinch cayenne pepper
  • Now pour the peanut butter mixture into the rice pot (which contains the cooked rice) and mix until all the rice grains are well coated. Garnish with the optional coriander if using.
    coriander
  • Serve while warm and enjoy!
    Feel free to add some extra protein as you wish.

Notes

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